Spinning eggs
YOUR MISSION
Can you tell the difference between a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg just by spinning them?
Mission ID: 3421
Tags:
Egg eggs hard-boiled raw experiment kitchen chemistry home science
Completed: 41
Ask an adult to hard-boil the egg for you.
- Label the hard-boiled egg with a H. Label the raw egg with a R.
- Spin both the eggs on the kitchen table. What do you notice?
- Spin both the eggs again. Stop them by putting your finger on them lightly. What do you notice?
BONUS QUESTION
Which egg is hardest to start spinning: hard-boiled or raw?Risk overall: Low. This should be easy but take care.
Rewards for this mission
Kitchen Chemistry
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