Re: pinhole Eggs in Vinegar

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From: NFetter@aol.com
Date: Mon Apr 15 2002 - 21:06:15 PDT


From: NFetter@aol.com
Message-ID: <118.10087bb3.29ecfd37@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:06:15 EDT
Subject: Re: pinhole Eggs in Vinegar

HI E,
Yes! The acetic acid in vinegar is reacting with the calcium carbonate in the
egg shell. the equation is:
    2HAc + CaCO3 -----> Ca(Ac)2 + CO2 + H2O
where Ac stands for acetate, C2H4O2.
Neil Fetter


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