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Rubber Eggs PDF
Rubber Eggs PDF
Rubber Eggs PDF
ESTIMATED TIME Setup: 5–10 minutes | Procedure: The effects can be observed over a 3–5 day period.
• MATERIALS
o Hard-boiled eggs
o Vinegar
o Clear jars or cups
o Measuring cup
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
1. Pour one cup of vinegar into a container NOTES
(cup or jar).
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3. Define the following key terms. Then, provide an example of each by writing the example or drawing/pasting an
image of the example.
Element
Compound
Mixture
Chemical reaction
4. Consider what will happen if an egg is placed in a container of vinegar and why.
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2. Place an egg in the container. Make sure the vinegar completely covers the egg.
3. Do not touch the container for three to five days. Make observations each day. If necessary, add more
vinegar to keep the egg submerged.
4. When instructed by your teacher, remove the egg from the vinegar, and gently rinse it with water.
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3. What gas makes up the bubbles that form on the outside of the eggshell? What elements make up that gas?
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5. What element(s) is/are a main component of the eggshell? Why is the element important? ______________________
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6. What parts of the human body contain the element(s) listed above? ________________________________________
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7. Is your hypothesis valid? Why or why not? If not, what would be your next steps? ____________________________
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1. Define the following key terms. Then, provide an example of each by writing the example or drawing/pasting an
image of the example.
Acid
Base
Neutral
Indicator
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substances, and the measuring cup may be used to portion out materials. These materials may be combined to explore physical and/or
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chemical changes.
3. Define the following key terms. Then, provide an example of each by writing the example or drawing/pasting an
image of the example.
4. Consider what will happen if an egg is placed in a container of vinegar and why.
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2. Place an egg in the container. Make sure the vinegar completely covers the egg.
3. Do not touch the container for three to five days. Make observations each day. If necessary, add more
vinegar to keep the egg submerged.
4. When instructed by your teacher, remove the egg from the vinegar, and gently rinse it with water.
The eggshell is solid, hard, and white. It is fully intact with no cracks,
1 breakage, or deterioration.
Many more bubbles are appearing on the outside of the egg with small
3 signs of deterioration.
4 Much of the eggshell has deteriorated; bubbles are still visibly present.
2. What occurs between the egg and vinegar? What is the result? ____________________________________________
A chemical reaction takes place when the egg is placed in
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vinegar. The calcium carbonate in the eggshell and the acetic acid in vinegar interact to form carbonic acid and calcium acetate. Next, the
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carbonic acid breaks down to form carbon dioxide and water. This reaction dissolves the eggshell.
3. What gas makes up the bubbles that form on the outside of the eggshell? What elements make up that gas?
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The bubbles that form on the outside of the eggshell are made up of carbon dioxide gas. Carbon dioxide gas is made up of the elements
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carbon and oxygen.
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a product of the reaction occurring between acetic acid and calcium carbonate.
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5. What element(s) is/are a main component of the eggshell? Why is the element important? ______________________
The eggshell is largely
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composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), so it contains the elements calcium, carbon, and oxygen.
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6. What parts of the human body contain the element(s) listed above? ________________________________________
Calcium is found in bones and teeth. Carbon and
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oxygen are found in large amounts throughout the human body.
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7. Is your hypothesis valid? Why or why not? If not, what would be your next steps? ____________________________
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Answer 1: Valid because the data support my hypothesis.
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Answer 2: Invalid because the data do not support my hypothesis. I would reject my hypothesis and could form a new one, such as …
1. Define the following key terms. Then, provide an example of each by writing the example or drawing/pasting an
image of the example.
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A solution that has an excess of hydroxide ions (OH ); bases
Base have a lower concentration of hydrogen ions than pure water.
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their bones and teeth healthy and strong. Without calcium, a person’s bones and teeth may weaken or deteriorate.
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