Procedure Step 1: Soaking egg in vinegar
1. Label your container with your section and table number.
2. In the data table, make a drawing and observation of the egg in the appropriate space
3. To Measure Your Egg, use a flexible tape measure, measure the circumference of the egg (along the
“equator”). Record circumference to closest millimeter
4. Weigh the egg in grams. Record mass
5. Pour 300 ml of vinegar into the container.
6. Carefully place an egg into the container and allow it to soak 2 days. Loosely place lid on top; if placed
too tight it may break!
7. Put your container in the designated space.
8. Clean up materials and wash your hands.
Procedure Step 2: Soaking egg in tap water
1. Carefully remove egg from the container of vinegar.
2. Remove any remaining bits of shell by gently running egg under water. Blot it dry with a paper towel
3. Measure and mass your egg and record observations in data table
4. Pour used vinegar down the drain. Rinse container
5. Refill container with 300 ml of liquid that you have been assigned
6. Carefully place an egg into the container and allow it to soak 2 days
7. Put container in designated space, clean up materials and wash your hands.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 above, using a liquid of your choice.