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Yes, a rotten egg when placed in water will float as the egg's contents wiegh less than the amount of water it displaces.

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Do rotten eggs float in salt water?

No, rotten eggs do not float in salt water. An egg will float in water when it is old and starting to spoil due to the air pocket inside increasing in size, not necessarily because it is rotten. Rotten eggs may sink or float in water depending on various factors such as gas buildup, but the salt content of the water usually does not affect this.


Do eggs float or sink when they are boiled?

unboiled eggs float, but the boiled ones sink.


Why do rotten eggs float in water?

As the egg decomposes, the mass of the egg is reduced. This is because the egg shell is porous and water vapor and gases can escape over time, reducing the mass of the egg. If the mass of the egg is less than the mass of the volume of water displaced by the egg, it will float.


Do rotten plums sink or float?

if the rotten pumpkin has has a hole in it or is weakend the no it wont float answerd by morgan bloodworth


What do rotten eggs smell like?

Rotten eggs, for some reason, strangely smell like rotten eggs. ha no rotton eggs smell like farts/breaking wind


Why do some farts smell of rotten eggs?

Some farts smell of rotten eggs because they contain Hydrogen Sulphide - which is what gives rotten eggs their smell!


Why do eggs float in oil?

They don't, they will sinkin oil, because their density (specific weight) is greater than that of oil, unless they are rotten, then there is more gas inside.


Do all eggs have gas inside them to make them float in water?

No. Never ever eat an egg that floats because that means it has gas in it; that means it's rotten.


Why does natural gas smell like rotten eggs?

Because the smell is added so it can be detected. If natural gas smells like rotten eggs then it contains H2S or hydrogen sulfide. Actually the smell associated with rotten eggs is hydrogen sulfide, so hydrogen sulfide does not smell like rotten eggs, rotten eggs smell like hydrogen sulfide.


Why does gas smell like rotten eggs?

Because the smell is added so it can be detected. If natural gas smells like rotten eggs then it contains H2S or hydrogen sulfide. Actually the smell associated with rotten eggs is hydrogen sulfide, so hydrogen sulfide does not smell like rotten eggs, rotten eggs smell like hydrogen sulfide.


How bad is rotten eggs?

Rotten eggs can be a sign of spoilage or contamination, typically from the release of hydrogen sulfide gas. Consuming rotten eggs can lead to food poisoning with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It's best to avoid consuming rotten eggs and dispose of them properly.


How do you tell if an egg is rotten without breaking it?

A rotten egg will float (usually just slightly) as it contains a larger air space. The yolk of a rotten egg will be found at the bottom of the egg when cut open (after being hard boiled) and a fresh eggs yolk will be close to centred.