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    Can I use other liquids?
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    No, only cola product drinks or white vinegar because they dissolve the egg shell.
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    Can I use lemon juice to dissolve an eggshell?
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    Yes, but I wouldn't advise it because It will make the egg explode and make a huge mess.
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    I would like to try adding dissolved eggshell to the tomato plants in my garden. Do you suppose that I could add some baking soda to the spent vinegar and then pour it into the soil?
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    No. There are high chances of the soil to become acidic or basic, which can spoil the plant and the soil.
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    I am doing a similar experiment to this to make a model, to see what an animal cell looks like. Every once in awhile, my egg floats to the top and rolls around in the cup. Is this normal?
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    That means that your egg is old; you need a fresher egg for it not to float above the vinegar or Coke.
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    What is wrong with the egg if the egg floats?
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    If your egg floats, it is too old. Try a fresher one that will remain at the bottom.
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    Why would doing this experiment be useful or important?
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    It shows two things: how acids work (vinegar is also known as acetic acid), and if you remove the shell, you can see the results of osmosis.
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    Is it okay to only leave eggshells in for two days to dissolve them?
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    If there are no more white spots (the remains of the shell), then you should be good. If there is any shell left, you may want to leave it in longer.
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    Can I use different types of vinegar when dissolving eggshells?
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    5% acetic acid, 7% acetic acid or 20% acetic acid can all be used. The higher the acetic acid content, the stronger the acid is, and it will dissolve the eggshells faster.
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