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Because the density of the egg is lower than the density of the saltwater Because the density of the egg is lower than the density of the saltwater

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It would float better in salt water because it is denser

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A raw egg does not float in water but if you add enough salt it will float.

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the egg is heavy and gravity pulls it down =)

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