Turn an Uncooked Egg into a Rubber Ball

by Denise Dickerson
(Landover, MD.)

Needed materials:

• uncooked egg (Make sure the eggshell isn't cracked.)
• clear container with lid big enough for the egg and vinegar

Directions:
Place egg in a clear container with a lid.
Add enough vinegar to cover the egg.


Leave in vinegar for 3 to 4 days.


Remove the egg from the vinegar and see the results.

Science Questions:

What happened to the eggshell?
How does it fill?

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