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A droplet of water. That's why it pops when it gets heated. The water boils, turns into steam, increases pressure inside the kernel, until it can't take it anymore and it pops! Also, popcorn dries out, and that is often the cause of the kernels not popping. So, if you can, you should store your popcorn in an airtight container and put a small amount of water inside and shake it up. The kernels will absorb the water and you'll have more success with popping.
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Is there really water in popcorn kernels?
All popcorn contain a small amount of water. When the popcorn gets heated the water inside the popcorn kernel turns to steam. The steam then starts to pressure the kernel shell and soon bursts making the kernel inside out, and the soft stuff inside the kernel puffs.
How does popcorn form with a chemical reaction?
Popcorn pops due to the sudden release of steam that is trapped inside the kernel when it is heated. The heat causes the moisture inside the kernel to turn into steam, creating pressure until the kernel finally explodes and turns inside out, forming the fluffy popcorn we enjoy eating. This process is a physical change, not a chemical reaction.
What creates the mechanical potential energy in a kernel of popcorn?
The mechanical potential energy in a kernel of popcorn is created by the buildup of pressure inside the kernel as it is heated. When the temperature rises, the moisture inside the kernel turns into steam, causing the pressure to increase. Once the pressure exceeds the kernel's structural integrity, it rapidly expands, releasing the stored potential energy and leading to the popping sound and fluffy texture of the popcorn.
How does moisture get in popcorn?
Moisture inside popcorn kernels turns into steam when heated, causing the kernel to pop and expand. This steam creates pressure inside the kernel until it bursts open, resulting in fluffy popcorn.
How does jiffy pop heat the popcorn?
The hot air inside the popper heats up moisture inside the kernel of popcorn and it explodes, creating popcorn.
When popcorn is heated over a flame the kernel burst open Why does this occur?
The air and water vapor inside the kernel is expanding.
What batch of popcorn kernels would produce more popcorn a batch of kernels soaked in water or a somewhat dried out batch?
I wouldn't advise soaking your popcorn. Popcorn "pops" because 1) there's water INSIDE the kernel and 2) there's a hard shell to hold the water in. Together, these make it possible to build up STEAM inside the kernel until it bursts the shell, effectively turning the kernel inside-out, puffing it up in the process.
What is the scientific process behind what makes popcorn pop?
Popcorn pops due to the moisture inside the kernel turning into steam when heated. The pressure from the steam builds up until the kernel explodes, turning inside out and creating the fluffy snack we enjoy.
Does popcorn grow from a seed?
yes because if you buy a popcorn bag their will be seeds so if you put it in the microwave they will turn into ready popcorn
What compound makes popcorn explode?
The compound known chemically as "H20" - water. There is a tiny drop of water at the heart of every corn kernel. When heated, it turns to steam, and turns the corn kernel "inside-out" - that's popcorn.
What is the source of the distinctive popcorn popping sound?
The distinctive popping sound of popcorn comes from the rapid expansion of moisture inside the kernel as it heats up, causing the kernel to burst open and release steam, creating the popping noise.
How does seeesd turn into popcorn?
Inside each kernel of pop corn there is a very small amount of water. When the kernels get hot the water expanded as steam and explodes the kernel.
