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First, to answer this question, you must know that something floats when it is less dense than the liquid. Normally, an egg just barely sinks in in water, by adding salt to the water, it makes the water denser and thence changes its volume. It makes the water denser than the egg, which causes it to float on the water.

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Will an egg float in saltwater or freshwater?

SaltWater


Does an egg float on saltwater?

yes


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?

Saltwater is denser than freshwater, so when you add salt to water, the water becomes more dense. When you place an egg in saltwater, it floats because the density of the saltwater is higher than the density of the egg, causing it to float instead of sink.


Why will an egg float in saltwater other than freshwater?

cuz saltwater is more dense than freshwater


Why would egg float in saltwater and and not freshwater?

Eggs can float in saltwater because the high density of saltwater makes the overall density of the egg lower than that of the water, causing it to float. In freshwater, the egg is denser than the less dense water and therefore sinks.


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


What will float in saltwater but not float in tap water?

Objects that contain a higher density that water will sink, but if the same object has a lower density that saltwater, then it will float in salt water. And this also depends on the concentration of sodium ions present in the salt water. As the concentration of the sodium ions increase, the density of the salt water increases.


Why does a raw egg get lighter when put in saltwater?

A raw egg gets lighter when placed in saltwater due to the process of osmosis. The saltwater has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the liquid inside the egg, causing water to move out of the egg through the semi-permeable shell. This loss of water from the egg makes it less dense and gives the appearance of being lighter in the denser saltwater. Consequently, the egg may also float in saltwater, as its buoyancy increases.


How much salt can float an egg?

About 6 tablespoons - Check out the link below It depends on how old the egg is. An egg that is a week or so old will float in tap water...that's how you can test to see if an egg is fit to eat.


Does tar float or sink in saltwater?

Tar is less dense than saltwater, so it will float on the surface of saltwater.