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Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids

March 1, 2019 by Ann 18 Comments

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Here is a fun and educational disappearing egg activity for kids!

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids- This egg experiment is a great letter "E" activity for preschoolers and fun science activity for older kids!

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This egg experiment is a great letter “E” activity for preschoolers and a fun science activity for older kids! If you are using this Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids with older elementary kids, below is some background.

How to Make an Eggshell Disappear

The eggshell dissolves because eggshells contain calcium carbonate, the main ingredient in many antacid tablets. This dissolves in the acidic vinegar to produce calcium ions (which stay dissolved in the vinegar) and carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide produces the bubbles that you will see while the egg is dissolving. Now that you know the science behind this cool activity, below is everything your kids need to give this fun science experiment a try!

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids

Supplies:
  • 16-ounce mason jar with lid and ring
  • white vinegar
  • fresh egg

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Directions:
1. Gently place the egg into the mason jar.
2. Fill with vinegar leaving 1/2″ space at the top. It is important to leave room at the top of the jar or it might burst from the carbon dioxide gas produced by the reaction.
3. Loosely cover the jar with the lid and ring. Again, make sure it is not too tight so that the gas can escape the jar.
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4. Let sit for about two days. Remove from jar and rinse off in water. Enjoy your shell-less egg!
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Printable Instructions for the Disappearing Egg Shell Experiment

Disappearing Egg Activity for Kids- This egg experiment is a great letter "E" activity for preschoolers and fun science activity for older kids!
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Disappearing Eggshell Experiment for Kids

A fun science experiment for kids that allows them to dissolve the hard shell of the egg while keeping the egg intact.
Author: Alea

Ingredients

Supplies:

  • 16- ounce mason jar with lid and ring
  • white vinegar
  • fresh egg

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Gently place the egg into the mason jar.
  • Fill with vinegar leaving 1/2" space at the top. It is important to leave room at the top of the jar or it might burst from the carbon dioxide gas produced by the reaction.
  • Loosely cover the jar with the lid and ring. Again, make sure it is not too tight so that the gas can escape the jar.
  • Let sit for about two days. Remove from jar and rinse off in water. Enjoy your shell-less egg!

 

Fun disappearing egg shell activity for kids

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Thanks to Kari of Craft Create Cook for sharing her tutorial and pictures with us.

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  1. Margo Clark says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Can this be done without a lid?

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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