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Jellyfish stings are known to be alkali in nature - therefore, treating the affected area with vinegar neutralises the stings.
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Is jellyfish sting acid or alkali?
Alkali
Do jellyfish have acid or alkaline sting?
it is alkali
Does ammonia neutralize a jellyfish sting?
yes . because the jelly fish sting is a base ammonia which is and acid neutralizes or treats the sting
Why can you use ammonia to treat a bee sting?
Ammonia is basic and the idea is that it will neutralise the formic acid in the sting
What are some things that help with jellyfish stings?
Marine Biologists will search for jellyfish and will clip all its tentacles. you can pee on your sting to heal it as well
What other acids to treat abee sting?
A bee sting should not be treated with anything acid since it would not help alleviate the pain or reaction.
What medicine helps a sting from a jellyfish?
Vinegar (3-10% aqueous acetic acid) may be used as a common remedy to help with box jellyfish stings.
Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?
a bee sting is a strong acid.
Is an ant sting acidic or alkaline?
An ants sting is Formic Acid
Does a beetle sting contain acid or alkaline?
A beetle sting contains methanoic acid.
Is a nettle sting an acid or a alkali?
a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
Are wasp stings acidic?
A wasp sting is not acidic but a bee sting is. A wasp sting is actually pH 10 alkali so if you had a wasp sting and put some fizzy drink on it, it SHOULD help because fizzy drinks are pH 4 and it should balance it out.
