Steam Burns Are More Damaging Than Burns Caused by Boiling

question 13

Multiple Choice

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

• A)gives up additional energy when it condenses.
• B)has more energy per kilogram than boiling water.
• C)Choices A and B are both correct.
• D)Choices B and C are both incorrect.

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