Question

why a steam burn is more severe than a hot water burn

Answer 1

Steam will produce more severe burns than boiling water because steam hasmore heat energy than water due to its latent heat of vaporisation. Steam and boiling water can exist at varying temperatures but it is only correct to assume here that both are at the same temperature.

Answer 2

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It is because steam is jealous of boiling water. ... 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.

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