Steam Burns Are More Damaging Than Burns Caused by Boiling

question 60

Multiple Choice

Steam burns are more damaging than burns caused by boiling water because steam

• A)has more energy per gram than boiling water.
• B)releases additional energy when it condenses.
• C)both of these
• D)neither of these

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