why does popcorn pop?

Answer 1

cause it does

Answer 2

Popcorn is a kind of corn. A kernel pops when it is heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, causing water inside each kernel to change to steam. Popcorn's hard cover keeps the steam from escaping, causing pressure to build up and, finally, pop goes the kernel!

Answer 3

Popcorn is a kind of corn. A kernel pops when it is heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, causing water inside each kernel to change to steam. Popcorn's hard cover keeps the steam from escaping, causing pressure to build up and, finally, pop goes the kernel!

Answer 4

There is a drop of water inside the kernel. When ti's heated, the water expands, finally makes steam, which busts open the kernel. The water immediately evaporates.

This is why you can't re-pop kernels that have been thru a popping but didn't pop. Whatever water was in them, is gone. Nothing to make them explode!

Answer 5

deep in the middle of the kernel there is a minute bit of water that when cooked will boil the steam trapped has to go somewhere so when the pressure gets great enough it explodes there by popping the corn very violent disturbing really i might not sleep tonight why oh why did you make me relive that why

Answer 6

When the kernals get hot enough, moisture inside turns to steam, which takes up a lot more room than the water. The escaping steam puffs up the kernal.

Answer 7

Because the water inside the kernel expands as it's heated.

Answer 8

Because it's popcorn.

Answer 9

When the kernals get hot enough, moisture inside turns to steam,

Answer 10

Heat makes it expand.

Answer 11

the heat and short shell