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What mineral is depleted when bones are soaked in white vinegar?
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Why do bones become lighter in weight if soaked in vinegar?
Vinegar is acetic acid, or CH3COOH. It reacts with calcium carbonate (which is found in bones and eggshells) to form aqueous Ca(CH3COO)2 plus carbon dioxide. This leaches the calcium from the bones, reducing their mass.
Can you test the hardness of chicken bones before and after they're soaked in liquid?
You certainly can test the hardness of chicken bones before and after they are soaked in liquid. You can try tapping and bending them for example.
What is calcium needed for?
Calcium is a very important mineral ,it provides strength to our bones and teeth.
What is the most important mineral for building strong bones?
calcium which is found in milk and most other dairy products.
Which system of functions support protection of soft tissue mineral storage and blood formation?
Skeletal System
Are bones bendable?
They are not bendable unless soaked in vinegar.
Why do bones become lighter in weight if soaked in vinegar?
Vinegar is acetic acid, or CH3COOH. It reacts with calcium carbonate (which is found in bones and eggshells) to form aqueous Ca(CH3COO)2 plus carbon dioxide. This leaches the calcium from the bones, reducing their mass.
In what way does baked bones or bones soaked in acid resemble the bones of a child with rickets?
Bones soaked in acid resemble a child with rickets because acid drains them of Calcium, making them soft.
What happens when bones are in vinegar?
Vinegar should decalcify the bones. I.E. The bones are made out of mainly calcium carbonate. The vinegar will break it down. There are other compounds in the bones that will remain so the bones will seem soft.
Why does vinegar make bones rubbery?
Vinegar makes bones bend because the acetic acid eats away at the calcium in the bones.
Does vinegar take the calcium out of other bones besides chickens?
Yes vinegar takes the calcium out of other bones besides chicken bones.
Can you test the hardness of chicken bones before and after they're soaked in liquid?
You certainly can test the hardness of chicken bones before and after they are soaked in liquid. You can try tapping and bending them for example.
Mineral is found in bones?
This mineral is the hydroxyapatite, a phosphate salt.
What important mineral is necessary for healthy bones?
Calcium is the most important mineral for healthy bones, especially for women.
What is the conclusion in chicken bone soaked in venigar?
conclusion of chicken bones
Bones store salt of mineral?
Bones contain hydroxyapathite.
What is mineral content of our bones?
Calcium
