No. Steam and smoke might appear similar, but they are fundamentally different phenomena.
Steam is a form of water vapor and is created when water is heated past its boiling point. When water reaches 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure, it begins to transition from the liquid phase to the gaseous phase. This gaseous form of water is known as steam. Steam is a transparent gas and is usually not visible, but when it comes into contact with cooler air, it condenses into tiny water droplets that form a visible cloud. This cloud is often referred to as steam, but it’s technically a mist or fog of condensed water droplets suspended in the air.
Smoke, on the other hand, is a complex mixture of particles and gases released when a substance undergoes combustion or pyrolysis (thermal decomposition of organic material). Smoke typically contains a variety of solid and liquid particles (particulate matter), as well as gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and various volatile organic compounds. The visible portion of smoke is primarily due to the presence of these solid and liquid particles suspended in the air. Smoke can be harmful to human health, depending on its composition and concentration.
To summarize, steam is a gaseous form of water that becomes visible when it condenses into tiny water droplets, while smoke is a mixture of particles and gases produced by combustion or pyrolysis. They may appear similar when observed as visible clouds, but their compositions and origins
