why do things float better in salt water rather than fresh water?

Subject: why do things float better in salt water rather than fresh water?

Date: Thu Mar 27 22:12:16 1997
Posted by: telisa jefferson
Grade level: 4-6
School/Organization: isabella elementary
City: albany State/Province: ga
Country: usa
Area of science: Earth Sciences
Message ID: 859522336.Es

Message:

why do things float better in salt water rather than fresh water?
 
i did an experiment today.  i had to use an egg and a cup 
of fresh water.  then i had to keep adding salt to the 
water until the egg began to float.  I understand that 
things float better in salt water but im don't exactly 
understand why.  Can you explain it in more detail?
thanks

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