Question

Steam burns are more painful than the boils formed with boiling water because

• A. Water at 100°C has 2268 J of heat more than Steam contains at 100°C
• B. Steam at 100°C has 2268 J of heat more than water contains at 100°C
• C. Steam has more heat capacity than water
• D. Water has more heat capacity than Steam

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Steam at 100°C has 2268 J of heat more than water contains at 100°C

Burns caused by steam are more severe than by boiling water at 100°C because steam has 2268 J of heat more than that water contains at 100°C.