Density Demos - Colby College

In tap water the egg sinks because the egg is denser than the water; the egg in salt water and sugar water floats because it is less dense than the water (salt and sugar increase the density of the water thus allowing the egg to float). Materials: 3- raw eggs. 3- 800 mL beakers . 2- stirring rods. 2- small cups. 100 g of sugar (about 7 ½ ... ................
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