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I think it's the other way - 100°C liquid water causes more damage than 100°C gaseous water.
Liquid water has molecules that are much more densely packed than gaseous water. Since temperature is the measure of average kinetic energy, the molecules in liquid form move just as fast as the molecules in gaseous form. So if you stick your finger in liquid water, much more molecules will hit you.
Unless that extra enthalpy of vaporization causes a difference in speeds of the molecules, then that extra energy required to vaporize water will be transferred to you, and you will feel more pain.
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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 more serious burns are caused by steam at 1000c than water at same temperature?
More serious burns are caused by steam at 100°C than water at the same temperature due to the latent heat of vaporization. When steam condenses on the skin, it releases a significant amount of heat energy, resulting in a more severe burn. Additionally, steam can penetrate the skin more effectively than water, causing deeper tissue damage. Thus, the combination of higher heat transfer and penetration makes steam more dangerous than water at the same temperature.
What does scalding mean?
To burn with hot liquid or steam, to treat with boiling water, to criticize harshly
Why would a burn by 1 gram of steam do more damage than a burn caused by 1 gram of water at the same temperature?
It requires energy to change the state of water from liquid (water) to gas (steam), so even thought they are at the same temperature, the same amount (1 gram) of steam holds more energy than 1 gram of liquid water at the same temperature. If the steam came in contact with a person's skin, it would lose energy, some of it absorbed by the person (causing damage), and it will not reduce temperature until it is condensed, because all of the energy lost was due to the state change.
Will a steam burn give off a large amount of heat as it condenses?
Yes, a steam burn can give off a large amount of heat as it condenses into water on the skin. The heat released during this process can cause further damage to the skin and worsen the burn injury. It is important to cool the affected area immediately to minimize this heat transfer.
Which would damage your skin the most 100 g of liquid water at 100C or 100 g of gaseous water at 100C?
Your skin would be more damaged by the gaseous water because the particles are moving faster.
Why are burns so painful?
Steam burns are painful because they damage the skin just like any other burn. Steam burns hurt because the water in steam keeps the heat trapped in the skin.
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.
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.
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 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 is a scald by steam 100 hurts more than water at 100?
A scald from steam at 100°C hurts more than water at the same temperature because steam contains additional energy in the form of latent heat. When steam condenses on the skin, it releases this extra energy, resulting in a more severe burn. Additionally, steam can penetrate the skin more effectively than water, leading to deeper tissue damage and increased pain. This combination of factors makes steam burns more intense and painful than burns from boiling water.
Why does steam come off the body after a hot shower?
When hot water hits the skin, it causes the water on the skin to evaporate quickly, creating steam. This is because the heat from the water increases the temperature of the water on the skin, causing it to turn into vapor.
Why more serious burns are caused by steam at 1000c than water at same temperature?
More serious burns are caused by steam at 100°C than water at the same temperature due to the latent heat of vaporization. When steam condenses on the skin, it releases a significant amount of heat energy, resulting in a more severe burn. Additionally, steam can penetrate the skin more effectively than water, causing deeper tissue damage. Thus, the combination of higher heat transfer and penetration makes steam more dangerous than water at the same temperature.
Why is a steam burn worse than a hot water burn?
Because gases or vapours like steam are much poorer conductors than liquid water. The heat energy given to the skin area takes longer to dissipate (or go away), so the damage to your skin is greater.
Does water have skin?
It depends on the type of water. Regular water can't damage your skin, but, with some people, chlorinated water can damage your skin.
What does scalding mean?
To burn with hot liquid or steam, to treat with boiling water, to criticize harshly
