What happens to an egg if it is placed in hydrochloric acid and why???

Question

What happens to an egg if it is placed in hydrochloric acid and why???

Answer 1

In addition to the first answer, I think only the shell disolves, but it leaves the egg still in tact, as the membrane inside is not broken.

So you end up with a see through egg.

OK - The shell won't technically disolve, but the calcium within the shell will be removed from the shell structure. Thereby creating a clear membrane containing the egg white and yolk.

I.e a see through egg.

Answer 2

I assume the egg is in the shell. Nothing happens but if it in liquid form, it will change its structure as discussed in your biology classes

Answer 3

the shell won't actually dissolve. it will be just softened like a rubber

Answer 4

egg shall will dissolve due to reaction between HCL and CaCo3, it will produce few bubbles of CO2 as a product of reaction.