Egg Etching as a Chemical Experiment

Authors

  • Zita Holík Purkrtová Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20230227

Keywords:

school chemistry experiment, etching of Easter eggs, popularization of chemistry

Abstract

Etching egg shells with naturally acidic solutions is a traditional method of Easter eggs decorating. This technique, using only substances that are legally classified as food, is easy to proceed and makes it possible to demonstrate some basic chemical principles (such as a reaction between acid and salt; the influence of time and temperature on the course of the reaction).

Downloads

Published

2023-04-15

How to Cite

Holík Purkrtová, Z. (2023). Egg Etching as a Chemical Experiment. Chemické Listy, 117(4), 227–232. https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20230227

Issue

Vol. 117 No. 4 (2023)

Section

Articles