What is Chemiluminescence?

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. The text defines chemiluminescence as an exothermic chemical process. It contrasts endothermic and exothermic reactions. To better understand chemiluminescence, the author compares the process to incandescence and gives examples of chemiluminescence in everyday life and in nature.
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Direct Link: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-chemiluminescence/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, endothermic, exothermic, chemiluminescence, bioluminescence, reaction, light, chemistry, firefly, lightning bug, light bulb, molecule
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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