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Why does an egg float in water with a lot of salt, but not in plain tap water?

Why does an egg float in water with a lot of salt, but not in plain tap water?
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Why does an egg float in water with a lot of salt, but not in plain tap water?

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Because when salt dissolves, it makes the water more dense, and things float better on a denser surface.
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