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a nettle sting is acid but a doc leaf is alkali which is why it neutralises it
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How do dock leaves help nettle sting?
They can help because nettles are fillet with acids and will sting that acid into you so if you rub a Dock leaf on it then it will get better because a dock leaf is filled with an alkali so acid and alkalis togeter become netural so it will get rid of the acids sting
Is sulfuric acid an alkali metal?
No. Sulfuric acid is an acid. The alkali metals are metallic elements.
Is digestion a acid or alkali?
it is a acid
Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?
a bee sting is a strong acid.
When a acid reacts with an alkali what are the twp products are formed what are they?
acid+alkali=salt+water
Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves are alkaline - they neutralise the formic acid in nettle stings
Is a stinging nettle sting acid?
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, but that is not the only active ingredient. Nettle sting also contains seratonin and histamine. There are also traces of oxalic acid and tartaric acid.
What alkali can neutralise a nettle sting?
doc leaves, baking soda.
Is jellyfish sting acid or alkali?
Alkali
Are hornets sting alkali or acid?
alkali
Is a wasp sting an acid or a alkali?
acid
Is a wasp sting an acid or an alkali?
acid
What acid can neutralise a nettle sting?
Vinegar is an acid but less strong than that of a nettle so it brings the ph closer to neutral. However using something that is alkaline works better as it brings the nettle acid even closer to neutral.
Are bees sting acid of alkali?
A bee's sting is acidic.
Do jellyfish have acid or alkaline sting?
it is alkali
Why do you rub baking soda on a nettle sting?
The alkaline properties of it neutralize the acid which is what causes the pain from nettle stings
What type of acid have wasp sting?
It is an alkali
