Have you ever heard of the Rubber Egg Science Experiment? I hadn’t heard about it until a few months ago when my daughter, Vayda, asked me if we could try it. I think she heard about it from one of her teachers at school. Of course, I let her do it because I had to see if the egg turned to rubber or if someone was tricking Vayda. We have everything we needed to complete the rubber egg experiment, and it was super easy. Putting everything together took maybe five minutes; the hardest part was waiting to see if it worked.
All I have to say about the rubber egg experiment is that it is awesome, and I highly recommend trying this experiment with your child. I’ll be honest, I didn’t take pictures because I honestly didn’t believe it was going to work. BUT, I’ll be darned! Vayda was right, the rubber egg experiment worked.
Rubber Egg Science Experiment
Materials needed:
- 1 Egg
- Vinegar
- Glass or Mason Jar large enough for egg to fit in
Time needed: 4 days
Below are the steps to complete the rubber egg science experiment:
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First, you’ll place the egg inside a drinking glass.
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Next, pour enough vinegar into the glass or mason jar to completely cover the egg. Allow it to sit for four to five days.
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On the 2nd day, we did change the vinegar. I have read that you do not need to do this, but we did.
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Once the time is up, remove the egg from the vinegar and notice it’s rubbery consistency. This happens because the vinegar reacts with the calcium in the eggshell, which changes it to a rubbery texture.
Want to learn more about the science behind the rubber egg experiment? You can check out this article on Go Science Girls.
The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Did you know that your child, if they are in 5th through 8th grade, can enter The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge? This is the nation’s premier science competition for children in 5th through 8th grade. It’s going to be super awesome Check out some more of the Young Scientist Challenge Details: There are only three weeks left to enter the Young Scientists Challenge.
- Grand Prize winner will get the honor of attending a Discovery Network taping and a whopping $25,000 and be known as “America’s Top Young Scientist.”
- Children in grades 5th through 8th can enter.
- To entering, they must create a video that is 1 to 2 minutes in length and shares a new innovative solution that they believe could solve an everyday problem.
- All finalists will have the opportunity to work beside one of the amazing scientists at 3M. Talk about an unforgettable experience. There will be ten finalists chosen based on a passion for science, innovation, ingenuity, and the effectiveness of communication skills.
Do you think your child will want to take part in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge? If so you both can learn more about the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge and even get a few inside tips from previous year’s winners, head over to the Top Your Scientists website..
Have you ever tried the rubber egg experiment? We got creative another time we did it and added some food coloring. So don’t be scared to have a little fun while you learn!
Looking for another awesome project check out these diy glow-in-the-darn bouncy balls.
This is a sponsored post written by me for 3M. All opinions are my own.
