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A wasp sting is an alkali like limestone and antacids. The effect of the sting can be neutralized by applying vinegar which is slightly acidic.

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Yes, wasp stings are alkalis but are very near to neutral, having a pH of about 6.9.

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Wasp venom is not alkaline. Its pH is 6.8 to 6.9, so it is very nearly neutral.

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Wasp venom is not alkaline. It has a pH of about 7.2 -- almost neutral.

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How is bee and wasp stings related to acid and alkalis?

A bee sting is acidic and a wasp sting is alkaline so that makes them have acid and alkali in them....!


Are wasp stings acids or alkalis?

A wasp sting is an alkali, hence the fact you put vinegar (acid) onto it to stop it hurting. Bee stings however are acidic.


Are scorpion stings acid or alkalis?

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Is a wasp sting an alkalis or an acid?

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How acids and alkalis treat wasp stings?

wasp stings are very strong alkali's and if you counter act them with some sort of acid it would neutralise the sting e.g. use lemon juice or any strong acidic substance.


What is Chemical nature of wasp stings?

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What is in bee and wasp stings?

Formic acid.


What is the use of acids and alkalis for stings and bites?

Stings mostly contain HCOOH , so to neutraliize the acid, Alkalies are used


Can you give 3 examples of neutralisation in the home?

if you put vinegar on wasp stings it will help because wasp stings have alkali in it and vinegar is a weak acid but bee stings are different they are acidic so if you put toothpaste on it it will help (try not to get bee stings mixed up with wasp stings because it will hurt even more if you put toothpaste on wasp stings or vinegar on bee stings)


What kind of base is in wasp stings?

The main venom in wasp stings is formic acid.


What is a wasp sting An acid or an alkali?

alkalis** x//**


Do acids help bee stings or wasp stings better?

No. Bee venom is acidic anyway, and wasp venom is chemically neutral, so in neither case will any form of acid help.