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Why does acid weaken the egg shell?

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an alligators eggshell is made of calcium carbonate and when the acid <alkali> comes in contact with the calcium carbonate it reacts and leaves only the solution.

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Its the egg shells that are calcium carbonate.

the acidic reaction 2H+ + CaCO3 -> Ca++ H2O + CO2 destroys Calcium Carbonate leaving only solution.

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calcium carbonate does not weaken an eggshell. it actually gives it its stength. you can also find calcium carbonate in seashells.

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Eggshells are high in calcium, which is corroded away by the acid.

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Eggshells are formed essentially from calcium carbonate.

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Because itcontains calcium carbonate.

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