Question

why does steam produces more severe burns as compared to boiling water

Answer 1

Hey dear!!!

The steam cause more severe burns then the boiling water, this is because the steam contains more heat energy stored in the form of latent heat as compared to the boiling water.

It, therefore, releases more heat energy to the skin as compared to the boiling water when it comes in contact and hence........one feels more severe burns.

Hope this helps you dear ✌

Answer 2

Answer:

• When water changes into steam at its boiling point, it absorbs latent heat of vaporisation (which is 22.5 x 109 joules per kilogram).
• This means that steam at 100°C contains much more heat (in the form of latent heat) than boiling water at the same temperature of 100°C.
• So, when steam falls on our skin and condenses to form water, it gives out 22.5 x 105 joules per kilogram of more heat than boiling water at the same temperature.

• Since steam gives out much more heat than boiling water, it causes more severe burns.