Can you turn a raw egg into a bouncy ball?
In short: Discover how common household liquids can dissolve eggshells to reveal a surprising transformation. This experiment explores the chemical reactions between acids and calcium carbonate.
In this ExpeRimental activity, Olympia and her daughters, Viola and Elodie, test how different liquids affect an uncooked egg. By using acidic liquids like vinegar and orange juice, the participants observe how the acid reacts with the shell to dissolve it while leaving the interior intact.
The experiment demonstrates that even liquids that appear similar can have vastly different chemical properties. While some liquids cause minimal change, others trigger a complete dissolution of the shell, allowing for a test of the egg's new, bouncy texture.
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