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Why does steam at 100 Celsius cause sevear burn than boiling water?
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∙ 14y ago
This is so because when a 100 degree steam comes in contact with our skin it converts into water , energy required to convert in water is taken from our skin in form of latent heat which causes far more severe burns than putting our hand in 100 degrees water :) . dont try this experimentally .
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoif it's steam, its higher than 100 degrees. Water only boils at 100 degrees but that doesn't mean that the steam is the same temperature; its hotter.
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∙ 12y agoIt doesn't, it's likely that the steam is a higher temperature
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∙ 14y agoBecause steam contains the latent heat of evaporation, which is 2260 kJ per kg of water.
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What degree does water turns into steam?
At the boiling point, 100° C
When liquid water changes into steam what is it called?
Vaporization is the phase transition that takes place when liquid water turns to steam. The type of vaporization that occurs in this case is boiling.
What is a fountain of boiling water and steam?
it is the condensed water vapour and gas.
Does salt dissolve in boiling water or steam?
Definitely. Even better than in cooler water.
What is water in gas form called?
Steam, which can't be seen, not to be confused with the white clouds that come from a boiling kettle that is water vapour or condensed steam. If you look closely at the spout of a boiling kettle you will see that close to the spout it is clear that is steam or water in its gas form.
Why does the steam cause more injuries than boiling heat?
Water that is boiling can only achieve 100 degrees Celsius (at sea level). Once turned into steam it can achieve at lot higher temperature. (Super heated steam).
When the kettle boils how hot is the steam in celsius?
It will be the boiling point of water: 100oC
Does steam has highest latent heat than boiling water?
Boiling water has a lower latent heat than steam. Steam is the transition from liquid to gas for boiling water. If by boiling water you mean liquid water at the temperature of 100 degrees Celsius then yes, steam has a higher latent heat.
Does water boil above 100 Celsius?
No. When water reaches 100 Celsius it becomes steam and is no longer boiling water.
Why is steam at 100degree celsius more dangerous than water at 100degree celsius?
Because when in contact with human skin steam condenses into boiling water. This causes the serious damages seen in steam burns.
What has to be broken before water will turn into steam?
The boiling point. (99.97 degrees Celsius)
What cause more burns steam or boiling water?
Steam. Liquids turn to solids when they reach a temperature, so steam has to be hotter than boiling water.
What temperature does water turns into steam is degrees Celsius?
It can be anywhere in between 60C and 100C (boiling point).
What is the physical state of water at 100 degree C?
Water is a gas (steam) at 120 degrees Celsius.
When is steam produced?
Steam is produced whenever water boils, which occurs at 100 degrees Celsius at standard pressure and temperature (boiling point changes at altitudes because of the pressure change, remember).
Why is steam hotter then boiling water?
because steam is boiling water is hot it turns into a gas therefore you get steam
What state of matter does water change to above 100 C?
when the water is heated at 100 c it becomes steam. because the boiling point of water is 100 c.
