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An egg sinks in fresh water because its density is higher than that of water. The weight of the egg overcomes the buoyant force exerted by the water, causing it to sink.
Higher density.
An egg that sinks in water is fresh, while an egg that floats is not fresh.
Salt water is denser than fresh.
When you put an egg in tap water, it will sink to the bottom if it is fresh. Fresh eggs have denser contents, causing them to sink. If it floats, it is an indication that the egg is not as fresh and has probably started to spoil.
The older an egg is the more likely it is to float. If it actually sits on the surface it may actually have gone bad.
An egg will float in water if it is old, as air enters the shell over time, increasing buoyancy. A fresh egg will sink in water due to its higher density. If the egg stands on one end at the bottom of the water glass, it is still safe to eat.
Eggs sink because they are denser than water. When an egg sinks, it means that it is fresh and good to eat. If an egg floats, it may be old and not safe to consume.
An egg will sink in water but will float in salt water. An egg will sink faster in hot water than it will in cold water.
An egg will float in salt water because the salt makes it denser and allows the egg to stay near the surface. But in regular water it will sink straight to the bottom.
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.