Question

an egg after removing from its shell by putting it in dilute hydrochloric acid solution is placed in two different solutions. what will happen when the egg is placed in
pure water
in concentrated solution

Answer 1

Answer:

The shell of an egg is basically calcium carbonate. So when it is placed in dilute HCl, the shell dissolves. Now the inner thin covering is exposed which acts as a semi-permeable membrane. When this de-shelled egg is placed in water, it swells up.

Answer 2

ANSWER

The shell of an egg is basically calcium carbonate. So when it is placed in dilute HCl, the shell dissolves. Now the inner thin covering is exposed which acts as a semi-permeable membrane. When this de-shelled egg is placed in water, it swells up