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It depends on how long the contact is for, however flames have a lot higher temperature therefore they'd generally cause the more severe burn

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Which will cause severe burn steam or boiling water?

Steam can cause more severe burns than boiling water because it carries additional energy in the form of latent heat. When steam comes into contact with skin, it condenses into water, releasing this extra energy and resulting in a more intense burn. In contrast, boiling water can cause burns as well, but it lacks the same energy transfer that steam provides. Therefore, steam is generally considered more dangerous in terms of burn potential.


Why is a steam burn worse then a water burn?

A steam burn is generally more severe than a water burn because steam carries more heat energy than water due to its high temperature. Steam can cause more damage to the skin upon contact and penetrate deeper into the tissue, resulting in a more serious burn.


Why do we get a more severe burn from steam at 100 Degree Celsius than from an equal amount Of water at the same temperature?

In order to turn from water to steam, the liquid must absorb a large amount of energy. Even though they may be the same temperature, this extra energy means the steam can cause a more severe burn.


What causes a more severe burn - water or steam?

Steam is more dangerous because the temperature is higher.


Can steam Burn paper?

Yes, steam can burn paper if it is hot enough. The heat from the steam can cause the paper to ignite and catch fire. It is important to be cautious when working with steam near flammable materials like paper.


What does a flame need to burn?

For a flame to burn it needs fuel, oxygen, and heat.


Why does a candle lose its flame in a sealed box?

Eventually yes, it may last a few moments but for a flame to burn it needs access to oxygen. Sealing it in something will cause the flame to go out.


Why burn caused due to steam is more severe than the boiling water at same temperature?

steam causes severe burns because of change of state i.e. liquid to gas with effects our skin. where as boiling water is only liquid which is hot but it does not effect the skin more than water.Thus higher the temperature of steam as compared to water. cause more severe burns than boiling water


Why does PS burn with black fume?

The cause is a flame retardant added in the composition.Flame retardant are obligatory for polymers.


Why does a bonfire burn more when there is a draft?

I think it is caused by the air causing the flame to keep eating at whatever is combustible. Like blowing on a wick to cause the flame to grow.


Why are steam burns on the skin so severe?

It is not really more. Steam is the gas form of water, and thus hotter than the liquid form. 1000C (at 1au at sea level) is the boiling point of water. 400C water will not burn you, but 990C will. Steam at 1010C will burn you, but steam at 5000C would burn worse. So your answer is steam is hotter, but how much more of a burn you get also has to do with the amount of steam or water you come in contact with, and the temperature the steam or water is.


How do you obtain blue flame on burn-sen burner?

Increase the air flow by opening the circular valve on the stem of the burner. This will cause the flame to burn more intensely and with a blue flame. When the valve is closed, the flame will burn yellow and cooler - more like a wax candle's flame.