Question

NCERT CLASS IX - Science Textbook
Chapter 1 - Matter in Our Surroundings

What produces more severe burns, boiling water or steam?

Answer 1

Steam produces more severe burns than boiling water because the specific latent heat of steam is 2260 J/g, that is, every gram of steam that condenses on the skin gives off 2260 J of extra heat.

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Answer 2

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Steam produces more severe burns than boiling water. We know that both boiling water and steam, the temperature is around 100-degree celsius but steam causes severe burns.