Question

Burns caused by steam are much more severe than those caused by boiling water because

Answer 1

It is because of latent heat of vaporization. ... However, as steam is formed from boiling water, it contains the heat energy of boiling water, along with the latent heat of vaporization. Hence, as steam has more heat energy, it can cause more severe burns than boiling water.

Answer 2

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1. A given quantity of steam contains more heat than the same quantity of boiling water at the same temperature.

2. When steam comes in contact with one's body, it releases extra heat of 540 calories per gram and causes a more serious burn than that caused by boiling water.

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