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Most high school science teachers want you to say that the steam does more damage because they are fixated on the release of energy that accompanies the change of phase from steam to water. Steam is many times less dense than water at standard atmospheric pressure so it carries many times less energy.
High school teachers usually fail to state the problem in terms of equal masses. Try this: Which would hurt you worse, holding your hand over a boiling pot of water or sticking your hand into the water? Let's agree that this is an academic question and not a suggestion for you to cook yourself.
When we went looking for high pressure (3000+ psi) steam leaks on ships, we would search for them with a broom. When the steam cut the broom handle in two, you would know where the leak was.
I can't tell you how to answer the question because I don't know how book-bound your teacher is and I can't know how apt you are with an argument. There is no right or wrong answer to this, it simply depends on your position and how well you write and how open-minded your teacher is.
What else can I help you with?
What creates steam?
Steam is created when water is heated to its boiling point, causing it to evaporate into a gaseous state. This can happen in various ways, such as boiling water on a stove or heating water in a boiler.
When water is heated rapidly changes into steam this process is called?
When water is heated rapidly and changes into steam, this process is called boiling.
What do you call when water turns into steam?
Vaporization (by boiling)
Is boiling water into steam is chemical change?
yes
Does increasing the boiling point of water with additives also increase the vapor or steam temperature?
No, increasing the boiling point of water with additives does not increase the temperature of the vapor or steam produced. The temperature of the vapor or steam will remain the same as it is determined by the boiling point of water, regardless of any additives.
Why is steam hotter then boiling water?
because steam is boiling water is hot it turns into a gas therefore you get steam
Does steam has highest latent heat than boiling water?
Boiling water has a lower latent heat than steam. Steam is the transition from liquid to gas for boiling water. If by boiling water you mean liquid water at the temperature of 100 degrees Celsius then yes, steam has a higher latent heat.
Why is steam made when boiling water?
Steam is the gaseous form of water above its boiling point. When you see 'steam', that is not really steam, it's warm-water droplets in the air.
When boiling water in Kettle and it becomes steam why do you say the water boiled when not all the water became steam?
When they say boiling water they mean some water is turning to steam but not all off the water has to be over 100 degrees for some to be boiling.
Why is the latent heat of vapourization of steam is more than that of boiling water?
Because steam is hotter than boiling water.
What is the steam ingein?
A steam engine is a heat engine. A steam engine uses boiling water to produce mechanical work. It uses the steam from the boiling water as its working fluid.
Is boiling water to make steam a permanent change?
No, boiling water to make steam is a physical change, as it can be reversed by cooling the steam back into water. The water molecules remain the same substance throughout the process.
Is steam superheated water?
No, steam is not superheated water. Steam is the gaseous form of water that is created when water is heated to its boiling point and vaporizes. Superheated water is water that has been heated beyond its boiling point and exists in a state where it is hotter than its boiling point.
How is steam produced?
Steam is produced by boiling water to its vapor phase. This is typically done in a boiler by applying heat to the water, resulting in the water reaching its boiling point and turning into steam. The generated steam can then be used in various applications such as power generation, heating, or industrial processes.
What creates steam?
Steam is created when water is heated to its boiling point, causing it to evaporate into a gaseous state. This can happen in various ways, such as boiling water on a stove or heating water in a boiler.
What cause more burns steam or boiling water?
Steam can cause more severe burns than boiling water because steam has a higher heat energy content. When steam comes into contact with the skin, it releases this heat energy, causing more damage than boiling water at the same temperature.
What will give off steam after heated?
Steam comes from boiling water.
