The process by which glow sticks and bracelets work is called chemiluminescence. These products contain 2 separate compartments, that mix then the product is bent or 'snapped'. At that point hydrogen peroxide reacts with phenyl oxalate ester (along with the appropriate color dye) resulting in a chemical reaction that energizes the molecules to release visible light.
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