Question

Why more serious burns are caused by steam at 1000

c than water at same temperature?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Steam has more energy than boiling water at the same temperature i.e. 100 degrees celsius. It possesses the additional latent heat of vaporization. So, when steam falls on the skin it condenses and produces water 22.5×105J per kg which produces more heat than boiling water at the same temperature.

Answer 2

Answer:

Steam has more energy than boiling water at the same temperature i.e. 100 degrees celsius. It possesses the additional latent heat of vaporization. So, when steam falls on the skin it condenses and produces water 22.5×105J per kg which produces more heat than boiling water at the same temperature.