It sounds like a simple scene or description, so here’s a clear explanation of what’s happening:
Several eggs are sitting in a pot filled with water on a stovetop. The burner is on, heating the water until it reaches a boil. As the water boils, heat transfers through the shells, causing the egg whites to firm up and the yolks to cook.
Depending on how long the eggs boil:
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4–5 minutes → soft-boiled (runny yolk)
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7–8 minutes → medium-boiled (jammy yolk)
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10–12 minutes → hard-boiled (fully set yolk)
After boiling, the eggs are usually transferred to cold or ice water to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.
If you meant this as:
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a caption,
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a recipe step rewrite, or
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a visual description for a post or assignment,
tell me which one and I’ll tailor it exactly.
