Burns cause by steam are much more irritated than those caused by boiling water because

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Q. Burns cause by steam are much more irritated than those caused by boiling water because –

(A) Temperature of Steam is Higher
(B) Steam has latent Heat
(C) Steam is a gas and engulf the body quickly
(D) Steam pierces through the pores of body quickly.

Correct Answer - Option(B)

Explanation by: Rakesh Yadav

During the change of state from Liquid to Gas (vapor) atom of water gains additional Heat, known as Latent heat and latent heat of vapurisation for water is 540 cal/gram.

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