Will an egg float in water and vinegar?

* Vinegar's Effect: Vinegar (acetic acid) reacts with the calcium carbonate in the eggshell. This reaction dissolves the calcium carbonate, weakening the shell and making the egg less dense.

* Density and Buoyancy: As the shell thins, the egg's density decreases. When the egg's density becomes less than the density of the water, it will float.

Here's what happens in the process:

1. Initial State: A raw egg is denser than water, so it sinks.

2. Vinegar Reaction: The vinegar dissolves the calcium carbonate in the eggshell.

3. Density Change: The egg becomes less dense.

4. Floating: Eventually, the egg's density becomes lower than the water, and it floats.

Important Note: It takes several days for the vinegar to fully dissolve the eggshell. The longer the egg is in vinegar, the more it will float.