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The sting of a scorpion is acidic. The antidote used to treat scorpion bites in animals is generally an alkaline solution.

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Scorpion stings contain acids, therefore they can be neutralised by alkalis in the neutralisation reaction where: acid + alkali = salt + water

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Q: Is the sting of scorpions an acid or an alkali?
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