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Air does not necessarily go into marshmallows to make them expand. In fact, marshmallows are already full of air in tiny bubbles. There are two mechanisms that cause marshmallows to expand, both resulting from an imbalance in the pressure inside these bubbles compared to that of the atmosphere.
The first way would be if the marshmallow is placed inside a vacuum, or any other low pressure environment. Because there is a fixed amount of air in the bubbles (from when the marshmallows were made), when the external pressure pushing against the outside of the marshmallow decreases, the air inside the marshmallow will expand so that its pressure is equal to that of its atmosphere.
The other mechanism is perhaps more familiar, and that is in a microwave. What happens is that when the microwave heats the water in the marshmallow, it warms the air and the sugary goo around it. This causes the air to expand. This is like what happens when you bring balloons into a heated building during winter- the heat causes the air molecules to move faster, and bump into the sides of the container with more force, therefore pushing outward. Again the pressures inside and outside must equal each other, so the bubbles in the marshmallow expand. Furthermore, when the sugar is heated, it becomes more pliable, which allows the air to expand more easily.
What else can I help you with?
How can you inflate bigger?
You can inflate objects and make them bigger by adding air to the object. Balloons and tires are objects that require air in order to inflate and make them bigger.
What side will a marshmallow land on if you toss it in the air?
In my mouth
How do you make hot marshmallow on webkinz?
Apppliance: Blender Ingredients: Milk, Chocolate Bar, Marshmallow.
How far can one shoot a marshmallow with a marshmallow gun?
That would depend on the make of the marshmallow gun, the size of the marshmallow, and what is used to propel the marshmallow. A pump action marshmallow gun could launch a regular sized marshmallow 30 feet. If one makes a marshmallow shooter that depends on blowing into the tube, the distance would depend on how hard one can blow.
Can alcohol make a marshmallow dissolve?
Yes, alcohol can cause a marshmallow to dissolve, although the process may be slow. Marshmallows are primarily made of sugar, gelatin, and air, and the alcohol can disrupt the gelatin structure and interact with the sugar, leading to a breakdown of the marshmallow. The extent of dissolution will depend on the type and concentration of alcohol used.
What happens to the volume of a marshmallow when you heat up particles?
When you heat up particles in a marshmallow, the particles gain energy and move faster. This causes the marshmallow to expand as the air trapped inside heats up and expands, increasing the volume of the marshmallow.
Is charring a marshmallow a chemical or physical change?
Charring a marshmallow is a chemical change because the heat causes the sugars in the marshmallow to break down and react with oxygen in the air, producing new substances. This results in a change in the chemical composition of the marshmallow.
What happens when you suck the air out of a marshmallow?
the force of the air pulls on the marsh mellow causing it to expand
What words you can make out of marshmallow?
You can make................marsh ,low,mars,mall.
How does air pressure affect marshmallow?
it shrivels up due to the air pressure but in a microwave it expands due to heat.
How do you make marshmallow jellies?
find it in a book called 100 things to make and do.if you dont have the book buy one.if you cant buy one whoopiedoo you cant make marshmallow jellies.
Why does marshmallow disappear in hot water?
Marshmallows disappear in hot water due to their composition, primarily made of sugar, water, and air. When exposed to heat, the sugar dissolves in the water, while the air trapped in the marshmallow expands and escapes. This process causes the marshmallow to lose its structure and effectively dissolve, resulting in its apparent disappearance.
