What cause more severe burns, steam or boiling water

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Steam

That is because, steam has more heat energy than water.

If you need to convert water to steam, then you require additional energy for that phase change to occur (at the same temperature).

This additional energy is called LATENT HEAT OF VAPORIZATION.

The value is around 2,230 joules (533 calories) per gram.

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