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Because eggs have a lower density than oil! Density is the mass divided by volume.
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Does an egg float in salted water?
Yes it does float in salt water.
Why does an egg float on salt water only?
Because salt water is more dense than the egg therefore making the egg float
Why does an egg flout or sink in water?
why does an egg float or sink in water
how can wood float on oil but not a bottle?
ans.1. wood can be float on oil because it is a thick, hard, and heavy object. 2.the bottle can not float on oil because it is not thick, hard, and, not heavy object. that's why it can not float
Will an egg float or sink in water?
It depends on the age of the egg. An older egg is likely to float as the air bubble in the egg hows larger as the egg dries out. This used to be a test for separating fresh from old eggs in general stores. Even a fresh egg (even though it doesn't float) will orient itself bubble end up in a pan of water.
Why does a fresh egg float in oil?
It shouldn't, because its average density is greater than the oil.
Does an egg float in water with flour?
In a mixture of oil and water, the two will separate with the oil on top. If the water has enough solute in it (salt, sugar), the egg will float in the water, but not above the oil. An egg is denser than fresh water, but less dense than salt water. It is denser than most oils.
Do salt and sugar and flour make a egg float?
no, because the egg is heavy and not light witch is causing it not to float and it will be harder to float and if an egg is boil anything can cause an egg to float
Can a egg can or can't float in water?
an egg can float in salt water.
Does an egg float in regular water?
no an egg does not float in regular water.
What other substances will make an egg float?
An egg will float in anything with a density greater than an egg.
How salty does the egg have to be for the egg to float?
The sea has to have at least 4 tablespoons of salt in order for an egg to float.
Will a egg float in salt water?
Yes, and egg will float in salt water.
What formula makes an egg float?
You can float an egg in very salty water.
Will an egg float in ice cold water?
Only an altered egg float.
Does an egg float in salted water?
Yes it does float in salt water.
What does salt have that can make an egg float?
it has density when dissolved in water making an egg float.
