what happens when the popcorn is heated?
what causes the popcorn to "pop"?
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2007-12-01 03:31:40 · 5 answers · asked by crazy&lazy 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
High heat rapidly heats up the popcorn. This generates steam inside. the high pressure pops the kernel.
2007-12-01 03:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the moisture in the seed turns to steam, the seed explodes, causing the pop. The seeds that fail to pop are old and dried up.
2007-12-01 11:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gases within the kernel expand to a point when it just pops.
2007-12-01 11:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the water that expands and burst the seed coat when heated
2007-12-01 12:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mikee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat makes the kernel expand until it pops...
2007-12-01 11:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by T man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋