Question : Burns caused by steam are much severe than those caused by boiling water because
Option 1: Steam pierces through the pores of body quickly
Option 2: Steam has latent heat
Option 3: Steam is gas and engulfs the body quickly
Option 4: Temperature of steam is higher
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Correct Answer: Steam has latent heat
Solution : The correct option is steam has latent heat.
Latent heat refers to the heat energy absorbed or released by a substance during a phase change. It takes a large amount of energy for water to transition from a liquid to a gas (as in the case of steam). When the steam makes contact with a cooler surface, like the skin, the excess energy is released, resulting in more severe burns.
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