Question

why does steam cause more severe burns than boiling water at the same temperature​

Answer 1

Steam has already passed latent heat of vaporisation whereas hot water has only crossed latent heat of fusion. Hence, steam has absorbed more heat energy than water and causes more sever burns.

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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