How to Create a Rubbery Egg

Did you know you can dissolve an eggshell with science? Follow along with this video from ABC11 Science Club to discover how to create a "rubber' egg.

How does it work?

Vinegar, an acetic acid, reacts with the calcium carbonate in the egg's shell and releases carbon dioxide to dissolve the eggshell and create a "rubbery" appearance.

Click here to download a PDF of the instructions for this experiment to print and recreate at home!

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