Why do rotten eggs float?
Fresh
eggs sink in water because the egg yolk, egg white, and gases are so dense that
the density of the egg is higher than the density of water. Basically, the fresh
egg is heavier than water.
When
the egg starts to deteriorate, the process of decomposition begins. Gases are
released during the burning process. As the ovary begins to deteriorate, more
and more of its mass is converted into gases. A gas bubble forms inside the
ovum so a damaged ovum floats. As the eggs mature, some numbers of gases are
released through the eggshell and disappear into the atmosphere.
Although
the gases are light, they have mass and affect the density of the ovum. When a
small amount of gas is released, the density of the egg becomes less than the
density of water, and the egg floats.
Why Do Rotten
Eggs Smell So Bad?
Rotten eggs have a strong and unpleasant smell
because they contain sulfur compounds. When an egg starts to go bad, bacteria begin
to break down the proteins in the egg. This process produces various sulfur
compounds, including hydrogen sulfide gas, which is responsible for the rotten
egg smell. The sulfur compounds in rotten eggs can be very pungent and can be
detected even in small amounts. The smell of rotten eggs can be so strong that
it can be detected even when the egg is still inside its shell.
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