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Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves are alkaline - they neutralise the formic acid in nettle stings
Does alkali neutralise acid?
Yes
What is used to neutralise an acid?
An alkali.
What type of substance neutralise an acid?
an alkali
What do alkalis do to acids?
Alkali's neutralise acids. For example, toothpaste is an alkali that neutralises acid in the mouth.
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
Is dock leaves sting acid or alkali?
Dock leaves are alkaline - they neutralise the formic acid in nettle stings
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.
How a vinegar is use to treat a wasp sting?
A wasp sting is alkali, so if you put an alkali on it, it would not work. To neutralise the sting, you would have to use something acidic, like vinegar, also known as acetic acid. If you want to know more, then I can tell you about bee stings. Bee stings are acidic, so you shouldn't put something acidic on it. Try something alkali, like baking soda, or ammonia. That should help to neutralise the bee sting. Hope that helps x
If a wasp landed on a nettle will the wasp sting the nettle or the nettle sting the wasp?
Probably neither. The stinging hairs on the nettle would not be strong enough to penetrate the wasp's exoskeleton, and the wasp would have no reason to sting the nettle.
What is the pH of a stinging nettle?
The PH of a nettle sting is about the same as a bee sting both are acidic so a nettle sting should have a PH of 5 or 5.5
How do you treat stinging nettles sting?
Stinging NettleA Stinging Nettle is an alkali so you should Use a dock leaf, it grows next to a stinging nettle. Just rub it on the place you got stung. :)
What is used to neutralise an acid?
An alkali.
Does alkali neutralise acid?
Yes
What is another name for sting?
Nettles (Stinging nettle) or Common nettle
How to neutralise a bee sting?
vinegar can be used to cure a bee sting.
What type of substance neutralise an acid?
an alkali
