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Scalding with steam is more severe than scalding by boiling water because_______?

ASteam can penetrate the skin
BSteam is at a higher temperature
CSteam contains more energy than boiling water
DSteam is at a higher pressure

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Correct Answer: C: Steam contains more energy than boiling water

Explanation: The correct answer is C: Steam contains more energy than boiling water. Scalding with steam is more severe because steam contains more energy than boiling water. Steam holds latent heat of vaporization in addition to the heat of boiling water.

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