Make Glow Sticks - The Science

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We show how to make glow sticks and go through all the chemicals needed as well as how to make different colors. We also talk about the chemistry and scientifically research a proposed mechanism.

To make the glow stick mix together the following:

10mL Diethyl Phthalate (solvent)
3mg of fluorescent dye (see below)
50mg TCPO (see below)
100mg sodium acetate
3mL 30% hydrogen peroxide (add last to start reaction)

The fluorescent dye can be 9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene for green, Rubrene for yellow, 9,10-diphenylanthracene for blue, and rhodamine B for red.

The dyes and TCPO are carcinogenic and gloves should be worn when handling them.

The TCPO and sodium acetate amounts can be varied considerably and still obtain good light. Smaller quantities tend to be dimmer and decay faster, while larger quantities last longer.

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This is a really great and fun experiment to do with AP Chem! I repeated this experiment at school and really enjoyed it. Thank you for the inspiration!

Blaopz
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When you pronounced the chemical names... I felt my brain cells pop.

AceTheDragon
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On another note, watching this is so relaxing. I don't know the chemical or psychological explanation but just looking at the glowing colors relaxed me pretty much immediately (I was feeling pretty keyed up and tense). 

BillieMozzarella
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*Makes Black*
*Blows up the universe*

the_really_tired_one
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"Let me give it a shake. There we go, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

GabrielTobing
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"our primary objective is to explore science, so lets begin!"
THE QUOTE OF THE YEAR

rttr
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You say thay DNPO and CPPO will both work. But I only have C3PO. Will it work?

pvc
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1:46 - I remember that voice saying those exact words last night in the neighborhood as a little girl screamed

PNFjoker
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Nice still a banger in 2023 loved seeing you in high school back in 2012. Now that I've graduated college with a bachelor's in chemistry I'm going back to all the videos lol

OscarSanchez-yrrl
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I just started watching NurdRage today and i already love him!

Spritini_
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My dream job would be worker in glowstick factory XD Imagine watching huge amounts of glowing liquid flowing *-*

mastervule
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That Orange looks like some molten metal c:

THTerra
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Experimentation in line with Logic of Physics, good man . Thanks for the show.

godalmighty
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Why do you have to Mask your voice? Are you wanted by the NSA?

HikariSakai
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I am not Darth Vader... I am his goofy cousin Dork Vader.

NurdRage
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Can I order these chemicals over the internet without the FBI kicking down my door?

patchesdf
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1:19 I mean what kind of dork doesn't have sodium acetate on hand? Am I right guys?

haboob
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Wow! You also made my face glow with awe! Crazy smart Chemists!

svgraphics
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i feel so dumb. HAHAH. but its nice to watch

kimberlyyeokahyii
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brother..do you know this is magical for me..I find the theorys for many year.thanks a lot..

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