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Entropy is a thermodynamic term. Re the hard boiling of an egg: You are going to a more

"ordered" state , i.e., positive entropy. However, entropy in this case is overwhelmed by the

-∆H which is the negative heat provided by the proteins hydrogen bonding. Thus, the energy

driving force is the important term and not the entropy in this case.

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What happens if you boil an egg for 2 hours?

Boiling an egg for 2 hours will result in an overcooked and extremely hard-boiled egg. The yolk will likely be dry, crumbly, and discolored. It's recommended to boil an egg for around 10-12 minutes for a soft-boiled egg and around 12-14 minutes for a hard-boiled egg for best results.


Why does egg without shell become hard boiled when placed in boiled water?

Because in the boiled water the egg can only be heated to maximum 100 degree centigrade temperature while in crank shell the egg can be heated higher and higher since the crank shell is made of solid calcium which has no melting point.


When you boil an egg which item listed below undergoes a chemical change?

When you boil an egg, the egg white and yolk undergo a chemical change. The proteins in the egg denature and coagulate due to the heat, transforming the liquid egg into a solid form. This change is irreversible, as the original raw egg cannot be returned to its previous state.


Can electromagnetic waves boil an egg?

Yes indeed, but you better be careful if you do it! You will need to puncture a small (needle size) hole through the shell to allow vapour to escape. And arrange it to keep the egg upright. Otherwise you'll spend 15 minutes cleaning exploded egg of the inside of the microwave.


Which units would be most appropriate for measuring the length of time needed to boil an egg?

The most appropriate unit for measuring the length of time needed to boil an egg is seconds, minutes, or even potentially hours, depending on the specific cooking time required. For example, if the egg takes about 5 minutes to boil, it can be expressed as 300 seconds or 0.083 hours.