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Why are steam burns usually more severe than burns from boiling water at the same temperature?

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प्रश्न

Why are steam burns usually more severe than burns from boiling water at the same temperature?

पर्याय

  • Steam is lighter than water

  • Steam releases extra heat when it condenses

  • Steam contains harmful gases

  • Steam is hotter than boiling water

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उत्तर

Steam releases extra heat when it condenses

Explanation:

When steam touches skin, it condenses into water and releases extra latent heat, causing more severe burns.

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