its formic acid...
its formic acid...
methanoic acid
An ant sting contains formic acid, which is classified as an acidic compound. This acid is injected into the skin when an ant stings as a means of defense.
Yes it is because it is not alkali or neutral it has th pH of 2.
This is kinda what you're hoping for I hope. Acid + alkali (tablet) = salt + water (neutral).
Ants release a solution containing formic acid. The pH is of course under 7.
Some (but not all) species of ant squirt formic acid to defend against attack.
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No an alkali is the opposite of an acid. Alkali = basic; acid = acidic.
An acid, being mainly formic acid (= methanoic acid , H-C(=O)(-OH), the simplest organic acid).By the way, the name 'formic' comes from the Latin name for 'ants' which begins with: FormicidaeExamples:black ant: Formica nigrared ant : F. rufa
it is an acid
it is complete alkali