Which Statement Best Describes Why Steam Burns Are More Severe

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes why steam burns are more severe than boiling water burns?

• A) Steam transfers more heat energy to the skin than boiling water due to the change of state from gas to liquid.
• B) Steam remains hot in the air while water cools quickly as it pours.
• C) Steam is hotter than boiling water.
• D) Steam covers the skin more thoroughly than water.
• E) Actually, steam does not cause more severe burns than boiling water.

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