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First of all, Ants do not bite. They sting using the needle at the back of their abdomen.Ant sting usually contain Formic Acid.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe predominant acid in both bee and ant venom is methanoic acid, otherwise known as formic acid.
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∙ 10y agoWhen ants sting they use formic acid. It is the simplest organic acid.
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∙ 12y agomethanoic acid or formic acid
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∙ 12y agoformic acid...
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∙ 14y agoFormic acid
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∙ 14y agoformic
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What is an irritant found naturally occurring in ant sting and bee venom?
answer is formic acid. moondance
Is an ant sting acidic or alkaline?
An ants sting is Formic Acid
Do ant's put acid in you when they bite?
When some ants sting the acid they use is called formic acid.
Why calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites?
Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate and ant's sting contains Formic acid. The reaction between the acid and the base neutralises the effect of the sting.
Which acid does ant sting contains?
Not all ants sting, and not all ant stings have thesame venom, but one that is very common, and gives many ants their vinegary smell, is called formic acid. The name "formic acid" actually means "ant-type acid" because people first found it in some kinds of ants. It has a sharp smell like strong vinegar, but unlike vinegar it is quite poisonous.
What is a ant sting acid or alkali?
its acidic, well most of them are. And they use FORMIC ACID
Which acid is present in bees sting?
If you are allergic to bees, then yes. But otherwise no it isn't
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Is an ant sting an acid?
Yes it is because it is not alkali or neutral it has th pH of 2.
What acid is found in ant squirt?
methanoic acid
Why do fire ants bite sting hurt?
The pain is due to the formic acid in the ant's bite.
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
