Hooked on science: Egg in a jar

Eggs aren't just for eating. Did you know you can do some cool science experiments with eggs? Get an adult to help you with this experiment.

Materials

* Hard-boiled, peeled egg

* A jar with a 1/2-inch-round neck

* Matches

* Paper

Instructions

STEP 1: Light a small piece of paper on fire with the matches and immediately place the paper in the jar.

STEP 2: Quickly put the egg on the opening of the jar and watch.

Explanation

As the air pressure in the jar decreases, the higher air pressure outside the jar pushes the egg through the small opening and into the jar.

Jason Lindsey is a Science Outreach Educator with Hooked on Science. Check out his website "Hooked On Science" at hookedonscience.org for webcasts and experiments that might get you hooked on science. Send him your science questions at jlindsey@hookedonscience.org. More science experiments can be found at www.semissourian.com.