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Popcorn pops because the corn kernels contain water - which turns into steam when heated. Because corn kernels are tightly sealed, the steam can't get through and it creates pressure inside them, which eventually makes them pop.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt pops when the heat is high enough that the water inside the corn evaporates and the air has no where to go so it releases it self at a highs speed popping the corn into another shape and also letting out a pop
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∙ 12y agoWater. Corn pops when the water inside the of the corn is heated to the point where is turns into a gas. Gas takes up more space than liquid, so as the gas expands id finally breaks open the corn, thus causing it to pop.
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∙ 16y agoWater creates steam when heated and buids Pressure which makes it POP up.
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∙ 14y agoPlace in a near vacuum or low pressure area.
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The "hairs" inside an ear of corn are corn silk.
Is pop corn a vegetable?
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corn syrup
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they will pop.
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i said what makes seeds grow inside flowers now
Why does pop corn pop in a fridge?
freezes the moisture inside the kernel
How does a microwave work to pop kernels?
The microwave agitates the water inside of all of the corn kernels. The water turns to steam which expands and builds increasing pressure inside of the kernels until they pop (explode).
What makes a pop rock pop?
the spit inside your mouth
Will putting a kernel next to a cell phone and then calling it pop the pop corn?
yes because the movement of the cell phone goes throught the pop corn and makes it vibrate, it enough to make pop coorn pop
What substance inside popcorn makes it pop?
its the water inside
Why does a corn pops?
most "dry" corn will pop. it is actually the moisture trapped in the corn that makes it pop. the corn is heated turning the moisture into steam. onces the steam builds enough pressure the corn pops. commercial popcorn is conditioned for optimum moisture levels and is grown to pop in a certain way.
Which pop corn pop the fastest?
yellow pop corn
What is inside pop makes it fiz.?
Carbonated Water
What is inside pop corn makes it pop?
The hard corn kernels have water in them. When the water heats (i.e in the microwave or in a pot on the stove) it turns to steam and builds up pressure until the outer case of the corn kernel can't handle the pressure any more and pretty much turns it self in side out releasing such pressure in the process. Hope this helps.
What makes popping corn pop?
Internal steam via a microwave or heated pan.
What is popcorns?
Popcorn is formed when a kernel gets heated. The kernel explodes and then turns inside-out.
Where do pop corn kernels grow?
On pop corn plants.
