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A fresh egg don't float in pure water; in a salty water the floating depends on the concentration of the salt in solution. The salty water is more dense.

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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.


How much water does it take to float an egg?

it takes about ten water to float an egg


Why doesn't the raw egg float in salt water?

basicllay the salty water has more pressure energy which forms a pressure intense in the water so the raw eggs will not flow! THXZ


Why do eggs float on salty water but not on ordinary water?

Salt water is more dense than fresh(tap) water. This allows the egg to float. It is also easier to stay afloat in the ocean than in a fresh water lake. Same concept. how much water do i use?

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What formula makes an egg float?

You can float an egg in very salty water.


How does the amount of salt water affect an egg?

The egg will float at the salty water


In which container did the egg float saly water or fresh water?

salty


How salty does the water have to be for an egg to float?

The sea has to have at least 4 tablespoons of salt in order for an egg to float.


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.


Which object will sink in simple water and float in salty water?

A Rock would obviously sink in water and a egg would float in salt water Believe it or not bowling balls that are denser than water float!


Does eggs float better on salt water or fresh water?

viscosity of saline water is higher than that of pure water


What does an egg float best in?

In mercury, of course! Bit if you don't like this liquid - in brine, salty water.


The hypothesis of how salty does the sea have to be for an egg to float?

3 tablespoons :)


Is it easier to float or sink in salty water?

float


Can an egg float better with salt?

An egg will sink in fresh water. Salt water is denser than fresh water, which allows the egg to float.


Can a egg can or can't float in water?

an egg can float in salt water.