The Eggshell Experiment – Testing How Drinks Affect Teeth

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   Why is an eggshell a good model for tooth enamel in an experiment?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   In the eggshell experiment, an egg is placed in cola for 3 days. What would you most likely observe?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Which drink would you predict causes the LEAST damage to an eggshell in the experiment?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   The eggshell experiment shows us that acidic drinks can damage the outer layer of teeth over time.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each drink to the expected effect on eggshell after several days.

More exercises in this module

• Digestive Organs – Know Your System

• Why We Chew – Mechanical vs Chemical Digestion

• Science of the Experiment – Planning and Drawing Conclusions

• Nutrients and Waste – What the Body Keeps and Removes

• Tooth Decay – How Cavities Form and How to Prevent Them

• Drink Choices and Teeth – What the Experiment Tells Us