If the Shell of a Raw Egg Is Carefully Dissolved

question 94

Short Answer

If the shell of a raw egg is carefully dissolved away, and the egg in its flexible membrane is then placed in distilled water, the egg's volume will expand. Explain.

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Definitions:

Arrhenius Equation

An equation describing the rate of a chemical reaction as a function of temperature, providing a quantitative basis for the effect of temperature on reaction rates.

Ea

Activation energy, the minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

Endothermic

A reaction or process that absorbs energy from its surroundings, often in the form of heat.

Stability

The resistance of a chemical substance or compound to undergoing a change in its structure, properties, or composition over time or under certain conditions.