Question

Under these conditions, which of the following statements is true? Under these conditions, which of the following statements is true? Steam burns the skin worse than hot water because the thermal conductivity of steam is much higher than that of liquid water. Steam burns the skin worse than hot water because the heat of vaporization is released as well. Hot water burns the skin worse than steam because the thermal conductivity of hot water is much higher than that of steam. Hot water and steam both burn skin about equally badly. Submit

Answer 1

Answer: Steam burns the skin worse than hot water because the heat of vaporization is released as well.

Explanation:

The steam exhibit more energy than water at the same temperature that is 100° C. The steam uses the latent heat of vaporization so as to get vapourize and water do not exhibit energy. This latent heat of energy causes severe burns due to steam as compared to water.  Steam burns are caused by the heat of vapors and they form scalds.