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  • Why does steam cause more severe burns than boiling water?
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Why does steam cause more severe burns than boiling water?

  1. Because of latent heat of fusion

  2. Because of latent heat of sublimation

  3. Because of latent heat of vapourisation

  4. Because of latent heat of conversion

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Steam causes more severe burns than boiling water because of latent heat of vapourisation.

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