Egg with Vinegar
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In this fun bouncy egg experiment, you can see the amazing changes when a raw egg is placed in vinegar for a few days. Watch what happens to the shell and feel the rubbery egg! Learn about acid and base chemical reactions and protein denaturation!
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that the vinegar (acid) will react with the calcium carbonate (base) in the egg shell, and the vinegar reacts with the proteins in the raw egg.
Method & Materials
You will place a raw egg into a jar and pour enough vinegar to cover the egg. Also place an egg in another jar and pour enough water in the jar to cover the egg. After 2-3 days, you will check the eggs.
You will need two eggs, vinegar, water and two jars that are large enough to hold the egg.
Results
The experiment showed that the acidic vinegar dissolved the egg shell, which is made up of basic calcium carbonate. The egg placed in water did not dissolve. The most interesting observation was that the egg became rubbery! The acidic vinegar changed (denatured) the proteins in the egg white to make it rubbery.
Why do this project?
This science project is fascinating because it demonstrates the chemical reaction between an acid and a base and shows how the acid can transform the egg's protein, making it rubbery.
Also Consider
Variations of this experiment could include testing different acids, such as lemon juice or orange juice, boiling the egg before adding it to the vinegar or adding baking soda to the vinegar before adding the egg.
Full project details
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