how do the egg solidify upon boiling ?

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how do the egg solidify upon boiling ?

The egg solidifies after boiling, but its volume remains the same?

2007-06-09 03:30:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The volume does expand. That is why boiled eggs are harder and some even get their shells cracked.

2007-06-09 04:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

on boiling egg the proteins coagulate (crumble) as the hydrogen bond and ionic interations between protein molecules on different chains are broken down. hence the egg solidifies.

2007-06-09 03:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by 8 ball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋