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Explain why popcorn pops to a kid who loves watching it in the microwave.

Popcorn pops because it’s like a tiny little explosion happening inside each kernel. You see, each popcorn kernel has water trapped inside it. When you put it in the microwave and heat it up, that water turns into steam. Steam takes up more space than water, so it creates pressure inside the kernel, like blowing up a balloon. Eventually, the pressure becomes so strong that it makes the kernel burst open, and that’s when you see it pop into a fluffy piece of popcorn! It’s like a tasty science show in your microwave! 🍿🎉