Will a boiled egg float if you add salt to water?

Yes, a boiled egg will float if you add enough salt to the water. Here's why:

* Density: The key is density. A boiled egg is denser than freshwater, which is why it sinks.

* Saltwater: Adding salt to water increases the density of the water.

* Buoyancy: When the density of the saltwater becomes greater than the density of the egg, the egg will float.

Here's a simple experiment to try:

1. Boil an egg: Hard-boil an egg until it's cooked through.

2. Fill a glass with water: Fill a glass with tap water.

3. Add salt: Slowly add salt to the water, stirring until it dissolves. You'll need to add a lot of salt (about 1/3 of the glass volume).

4. Watch the egg: As you add more salt, the egg will start to rise. Eventually, it will float!

Important Note: This works because the salt makes the water denser. It's not because the egg is absorbing the salt.