Water vapor?

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Which is worse: a scald from 100 degree Celsius water or from the same amount of 100 degree Celsius water vapor and why?

2007-04-12 05:55:29 · 3 answers · asked by liz 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

The vapor - it contains more heat. That's why it is a vapor and not a liquid - it contains so much heat energy that it has changed states.

2007-04-12 06:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The vapor, because even though it is at the same temperature it contains more heat. Temperature and heat are not the same thing.

2007-04-12 12:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

This question is checking that you understand "latent heat of vaporization" otherwise known as "enthalpy of transformation"

2007-04-12 13:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by lunchtime_browser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋