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Why does steam of 100 degree c cause more severe burns than boiling water at 100 degree c?
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Because steam includes the latent heat of vapourisation. As a result, the energy in a kilogram of steam at 100 deg C is 2257 kJoules more than that in a kilogram of water at 100 deg C.
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Third degree burns cause what?
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What happens after you get third degree burns?
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Are all 3rd degree burns black?
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Why burn caused due to steam is more severe than the boiling water at same temperature?
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Can boiling water melt skin?
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Can acid cause sever burns and tissue damage?
Yes, both an acid and base can cause severe burns and tissue damage!
What symptom distinguishes a second-degree from a third-degree burn?
Third degree burns cause blistered and charred skin. It can also cause your skin to melt.
What is a common cause of first degree burns?
Sunburn
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This is obviously because they have cause more damaged and they are more severe. Some burns can get to the point though were the fire actually burns the nerve and the person affected by the burn can no longer feel the pain in that area.
