Multiple choice

Why is vinegar helpful when dyeing Easter eggs?

  1. to make them smell good

  2. because it is acidic

  3. because it is a base

  4. it strengthens the eggshell

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vinegar is acidic, which helps to protonate the proteins in the eggshell cuticle, giving them a positive charge that attracts and binds the acidic dye molecules.