General Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 15 Liquids and Solids - Problems - Page 565: 51

Answer

$100^{\circ}$Steam would be more scalding if it came in contact with your skin. Steam has latent heat whether hot water has internal energy only.

Work Step by Step

$100^{\circ}$Steam would be more scalding if it came in contact with your skin because steam has latent heat as well as internal energy but hot water has only internal energy. Steam has latent heat whether hot water has internal energy only is the difference between them.
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