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Why is the burn from 100∘c steam more severe than that from 100∘c water?

Why is the burn from 100∘c steam more severe than that from 100∘c water?
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Why is the burn from 100∘c steam more severe than that from 100∘c water?

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Because the steam carries with it the heat of vaporization of the water, whereas the water does not
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