A burn from steam at 100 °C is expected to be more severe than a burn from boiling water at 100 °C because ________.
A)the steam is hotter than the boiling water
B)there is more steam than water
C)the steam will give off a large amount of heat as it condenses
D)you are more likely to come into contact with the steam than with the boiling water
E)All of these answers are correct.

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When steam at 100°C comes in contact with skin, it will condense, i.e., it will release a large amount of heat, which can cause more severe burns than boiling water at the same temperature, which does not release as much heat upon contact with the skin.

A Burn from Steam at 100 °C Is Expected to Be