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When popcorn is heated over a flame, the kernel burst open. why does this occur?

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If you faced the situation when popcorn is heated over a flame and the kernel burst opened the thing which caused that is definitely : the air and water vapor which remain in the kernell have expanded.
Hope that helps.

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