Why is it easier to float in salt water?

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Why is it easier to float in salt water?

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  Last updated April 11, 2019 at 2:02 pm

Topics:   Innovate & Tech

Find out why it is easier to float in salt water.


You’ll need:


1 x fresh egg

1 x glass half full with water

1 x jug of water

1 x large spoon

1 x teaspoon

6 x teaspoons of salt

Red food colouring

Blue food colouring


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