FeaturesDecember 12, 2013
Hooked on Science: Popping cranberries
Instructions STEP 1: Have an adult bring a pan of water to a boil. STEP 2: Place 1 cup of cranberries into the boiling water and observe. Explanation The pockets of air inside of the cranberries are heated when placed in the boiling water. The air expands, which causes the cranberries to eventually pop...
Materials
* 1 cup of cranberries
* Water
* Pan
Instructions
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STEP 1: Have an adult bring a pan of water to a boil.
STEP 2: Place 1 cup of cranberries into the boiling water and observe.
Explanation
The pockets of air inside of the cranberries are heated when placed in the boiling water. The air expands, which causes the cranberries to eventually pop.
Jason Lindsey is a science outreach educator with Hooked on Science. Check out his website hookedonscience.org for webcasts and experiments.
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