Will a whole egg change when placed in corn syrup?

* Osmosis: Corn syrup has a higher concentration of sugar (solute) than the egg's contents (mainly water). This creates a difference in osmotic pressure. Water will move from the egg's interior (where it's more concentrated) to the corn syrup (where it's less concentrated) to try and equalize the concentration.

* Shrinking: As water leaves the egg, the egg white will shrink and become more dense. The yolk may also shrink slightly, but it's more resilient.

* Appearance: The egg will appear smaller, and the shell might become more brittle. The white may become more translucent, and the yolk may become more pronounced.

Important Note: Placing a whole egg in corn syrup is a fun experiment but not something you'd want to do for food purposes. The egg will become inedible.

For a safer and more visually interesting experiment, try:

* Placing an egg in vinegar: The acid in vinegar will dissolve the calcium carbonate in the shell, leaving a bouncy rubbery egg.

* Dyeing eggs with food coloring: You can create colorful eggs with food coloring and vinegar.

Let me know if you'd like to learn more about these experiments!