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Salt water has a higher density. The general rule is that an object will float if it has less density than the liquid in which it is placed.
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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
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.
Does eggs float better on salt water or fresh water?
viscosity of saline water is higher than that of pure water
Will an egg float in saltwater or freshwater?
SaltWater
Why will an egg float in saltwater other than freshwater?
cuz saltwater is more dense than freshwater
Does an egg float on saltwater?
yes
Can a boiled egg float better in salt water or fresh water?
Because the density of the egg is lower than the density of the saltwater Because the density of the egg is lower than the density of the saltwater
Can an boiled egg float in saltwater?
yes, it can even float with heated water.
Who discovered how and egg can float on saltwater?
Probably a chicken.
What is the purpose saltwater making an egg float?
inthink because of salt water having strong molecules and make the egg float.
What happens to egg yolk in salt water?
The egg would first float due to the saltwater weighing more than the egg. After a few days, it would start dissolving and eventually shrink.
What is the conclusion of egg float better in salt or freshwater?
Salt water
What will happen to a raw egg when placed in freshwater vs saltwater?
Saltwater eggs are given the name for a reason. They will live only in saltwater and will die right after you put them in fresh water.
Does salt water have to be hot in order for in egg to float in it?
It would make a good experiment. Anybody from Utah? Heating saltwater followed by gradual cooling of it can produce a supersaturated solution, and I'm guessing that an egg will will float on highly concentrated salt water even at low temperatures.
What happens when you put a raw egg in vinegar and then saltwater?
The vinegar will disintegrate the egg shell and the salt will suck out all the water and shrivel the egg.
