2006-12-16 08:40:31 · 6 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In addition to the higher-than-normal moisture inside popcorn, the other important feature is that popcorn has a harder-than-normal kernal. Even if the corn had moisture, if the shell wasn't as hard - it wouldn't go BOOM. Instead it would just slowly expand (kinda like the Pillsbury doughboy)
2006-12-16 09:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Others have answered correctly, just add on that popcorn has a higher then normal moisture content. Other corn will not pop.
2006-12-16 17:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
moisture inside the kernel of corn becomes hot and it pops
2006-12-16 16:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by cemlkd 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the gases inside the kernal exert too much pressure on the shell when it's heated which causes it to burst.
2006-12-16 17:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by lucky_ducky331 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a microwave and the seeds are really corn seeds so thats how they pop
you get it
2006-12-16 17:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by lucky charm 127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steam bulds up in the kernal till it cant hold anymore then BOOM
2006-12-16 16:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by fishingeatingcamping 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋