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The chemical in a lightsticks give off light as they react. When the lightsticks is placed in warm water the glow increases . This is because the :

A

activation energy for the process is lowered.

B

average kinetic energy of the reactants increases.

C

higher temperature catalyzes the reaction.

D

higher temperature changes the wavelength of light emitted.

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