Out of water and steam, which possesses more energy at 100°C?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Steam
To turn water at 100°C into steam at the same temperature, extra heat, the latent heat of vaporisation, has to be supplied. Steam keeps this energy, so at 100°C steam has more energy than water; this is why a burn from steam is more severe than one from boiling water.