Question

Why steam causes more severe burn than boiling of hot water pls can anyone give me the answer

Answer 1

It is because of latent heat of vaporization. ... 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.

Answer 2

It is because of latent heat of vaporization. ... 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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