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Floating Egg
Salt makes water heavier, so it pushes the egg up. That is why swimming in the ocean is easier.
Grab this
- 1 raw egg
- A tall glass of water
- Salt
- A spoon
Do it in 3 steps
1
Gently put the egg in plain water. It sinks.
2
Take it out and stir in lots of salt.
3
Put the egg back in. It floats.
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⭐ Bonus round
Can you make the egg float in the middle?
🧠 Why it works
Salt makes water heavier, so it pushes the egg up. That is why swimming in the ocean is easier.
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