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An egg floats in water with baking soda because the baking soda increases the density of the water. When the egg is placed in the water and baking soda mix, the weight that it displaces is greater than the weight of the egg itself, which causes it to float.

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density of the vinegar compared to the water

Actually, it does float in water, but only salt water.

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The soda may contain ingredients which causes the density of the hard boiled egg to float.

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Soda is denser that fresh (non-salt water) and the difference is enough to support an egg.

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