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Is this true or some trick?http://www.theunionleader.com/articles_showa.html?article=36675
Yes, wintergreen Life Savers can produce a small but visible spark when crushed in a dark room or when biting down on them in the dark. This is due to the triboluminescence effect, which is the production of light from friction or breaking of chemical bonds.
Wintergreen Life Savers contain a small amount of methyl salicylate, which is a compound found in wintergreen oil. When the candy is crushed or broken, the chemical bonds between the molecules are broken, causing the release of energy in the form of light.
The spark produced by wintergreen Life Savers is very small and can be difficult to see in well-lit areas. It is usually only visible in dark or semi-dark environments.
Yes, there are other candies that can produce a similar spark, such as Wint-O-Green Lifesavers, mentos, and wintergreen Tic Tacs. However, wintergreen Life Savers are known for producing the most visible spark due to their high concentration of methyl salicylate.
It is generally safe to try this experiment at home, as long as you follow proper safety precautions. However, it is important to note that the spark produced is very small and not strong enough to start a fire. Additionally, be careful when biting down on the candy in the dark to avoid accidentally swallowing it or choking on it.