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When an egg is soaked in vinegar the vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate of the shell by breaking it down into its simplest forms. (Calcium and carbon dioxide.) Therefore causing a chemical change.

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Yes, soaking an egg in vinegar is a chemical change. The vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate in the eggshell, causing it to break down and release carbon dioxide gas. This process, called acid-base neutralization, results in the removal of the eggshell and a change in the egg's structure.

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A chemical change, for the vinegar acted as a reactant that corroded the shell of the egg. If you notice, when you place the egg in the vinegar small bubbles are formed, definite signs of a chemical reaction.

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Q: Is soaking an egg in vinegar a chemical change to the egg?
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