How to Dissolve an Eggshell

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Gather your materials.. Place the egg in the glass and submerge with vinegar.. Cover and refrigerate the egg for 24 hours.

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1

Gather your materials.

Step 1

Gather your materials.

2

Place the egg in the glass and submerge with vinegar.

Step 2

Place the egg in the glass and submerge with vinegar.

3

Cover and refrigerate the egg for 24 hours.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate the egg for 24 hours.

4

Replace the vinegar in the cup after 24 hours.

Step 4

Replace the vinegar in the cup after 24 hours.

5

Leave the egg undisturbed for at least 24 more hours.

Step 5

Leave the egg undisturbed for at least 24 more hours.

6

Test the strength of the membrane.

Step 6

Test the strength of the membrane.

7

Grow the egg with water.

Step 7

Grow the egg with water.

8

Shrink the egg with corn syrup.

Step 8

Shrink the egg with corn syrup.

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