How to Make an Egg Float

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Fill a tall glass with water.. Stir in plenty of salt.. Drop in an egg.

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1

Fill a tall glass with water.

Step 1

Fill a tall glass with water.

2

Stir in plenty of salt.

Step 2

Stir in plenty of salt.

3

Drop in an egg.

Step 3

Drop in an egg.

4

Slowly pour tap water on top.

Step 4

Slowly pour tap water on top.

5

Learn about the chemistry.

Step 5

Learn about the chemistry.

6

Try adding more salt.

Step 6

Try adding more salt.

7

Test eggs as they age.

Step 7

Test eggs as they age.

8

Float boiled eggs.

Step 8

Float boiled eggs.

9

Find the minimum amount of salt to float an egg.

Step 9

Find the minimum amount of salt to float an egg.

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