Cell Transport Hands-On Lab Report

Instructions: Complete the lab at home over the course of three days. You can watch the teacher-led video to
guide you through how to conduct this investigation. Links to the hands-on lab and video observation lab are
on the 02.03 Early Cells assessment page.
Title: How can vinegar affect eggs
Objective(s): Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace compounds that may include flavorings.
Vinegar typically contains 5–8% acetic acid by volume. Usually, the acetic acid is produced by a double
fermentation, converting simple sugars to ethanol using yeast and ethanol to acetic acid by acetic acid bacteria.
This experiment will help us see the effects of vinegar to eggs.
Hypothesis: I think the acidic vinegar might dissolve the eggshell and stabilize the liquid raw egg Inside.
Variables: Independent Variable: Vinegar and water
Dependent Variable: egg
Controlled variable: Jar
Materials:

 Raw egg
 String or thread or yarn
 Ruler
 White vinegar
 Tap water
 Syrup
 Jar with lid (like a mayonnaise jar or something big enough to put the egg in)

Procedures:

1. Before beginning the experiment, record at least two observations of the raw egg in your lab report.
2. Wrap the string around the center of the egg to determine its initial circumference. Measure the string
and record the initial circumference in centimeters (cm).
3. Gently place the egg in the jar and completely cover the egg with vinegar. Use the lid to seal the jar
and note the time. This will be considered the "start time" of the experiment.
4. After approximately 24 hours from the start time, carefully remove the egg from the jar of vinegar. If
the shell has completely dissolved, exposing the inner membrane, move on to the next step. If not,
return the egg to the vinegar until the shell has completely dissolved.
5. Record at least two observations of the egg.
6. Measure and record the circumference of the egg, being sure to measure it in the same way every time
you measure circumference.
7. Pour out the vinegar and rinse the jar. Then fill the jar about half full of tap water.
8. Gently place the egg back into the jar, making sure it is completely covered with water. Use the lid to
seal the jar.
9. After a total of 48 hours from the start time, carefully remove the egg from the jar of water.
10. Make two observations of the raw egg, and measure and record the circumference.
11. Gently place the egg back into the jar, making sure it is completely covered with water. Use the lid to
seal the jar.
 12. After a total of 72 hours from the start time, carefully remove the egg from the jar of water.
13. Make two observations of the raw egg, and measure and record the circumference.
14. Complete the data and conclusion sections of the lab. Then complete the "refining the experiment"
section.

Data and Observations:

Record your observations from the experiment in either the hands-on lab or the teacher led video. Don't forget
to include at least two detailed observations and the measurement of the egg's circumference in centimeters.

Time (hrs) Observations Circumference (cm)

0 1.  The shell Is hard  12.5cm

2.  you can feel the liquid
inside if you shake it.

24 1.  Softer shell  25.1cm

2.  Bouncy

48 1.  grew In size  31.4cm

2.  Slippery

72 1.  Bouncy but rougher to  37.7cm

the touch
2.  grew in size

Conclusion:
Be sure to address each bullet in the conclusion of your lab report. The conclusion should be written in
paragraph format:

 Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?

My Hypothesis was correct. When I placed the egg In vinegar for over 24 hours, the shell softned and
the egg became bouncy
 How much did the egg change in size? (answer should be in centimeters)
At first, before putting the egg In vinegar, the egg had the circumference of 12.5cm, after 24 hours, the
egg had the circumference of 25.1cm, After 48 hours, the egg had the circumference of 31.4cm, and
finally, after 72 hours, the egg has the circumference of 37.7cm.
 Evaluate the lab and data collected. What type of transport occurred in this lab? Explain your answer,
including evidence from your experiment to support your explanation.
Vinegar is an acid. Eggshells are made of calcium carbonate. If you soak an egg in vinegar the
eggshell will absorb the acid and break down, or dissolve. The calcium carbonate will become carbon
dioxide gas, which will go into the air.
Refining the Experiment:  
Continue this experiment by removing the egg from the water and covering it in syrup. Be sure to allow at least
24 hours before making your observations. Handle the egg very carefully!

 Predict what will happen to the egg and syrup system.

When refining your procedures describe the following:

 How will the change in the syrup and within the egg be measured or identified?
 How will you determine when homeostasis has been reached in your egg and syrup system?

Be sure to address each bullet in the conclusion of your lab report:

 Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?

 How much did the egg change in size? (answer should be in centimeters)