Egypt, 1st Century BC - Dissolving: The World’s Most Expensive Cocktail
The story of the pearl Cleopatra dropped into vinegar to impress mark Anthony is the basis for an investigation designed by Planet Science into whether pearls (or in this case, oyster shells or sea shells) dissolve in acidic solutions. The resource also explains where pearls come from and the chemistry behind dissolution.
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