Question

why it is more dangerous to burn from steam than from boiling water although both are at the same temperature?? Explain it ​

Answer 1

Steam will produce more severe burns than boiling water because steam has more 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 BY VISHAL.S.J CLASS 6th MONTFORTSCHOOL ,TRICHY

Answer 2

Answer:

Because steam contains more heat energy than water due to its latent heat of vaporisation and additional latent heat of condensation, it will inflict more severe burns than boiling water.

Explanation:

• Although steam and boiling water might exist at different temperatures, it is safe to presume that they are both at the same temperature in this case.
• As steam comes into contact with the skin, its temperature drops, condensing into liquid and undergoing a phase shift.
• Even though the water and the steam are the same temperature, this change releases enough energy to damage skin cells more severely than boiling water.