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Why do you put milk on bee stings?
You put milk on a bee sting because a bee sting is full of acid and by putting an alkali solution on the sting it neutralises the sting (balances it out) so the sting doesnt hurt.
Why put an alkali on a bee sting?
because it neutralises it
Are wasp stings acidic?
A wasp sting is not acidic but a bee sting is. A wasp sting is actually pH 10 alkali so if you had a wasp sting and put some fizzy drink on it, it SHOULD help because fizzy drinks are pH 4 and it should balance it out.
Are Jellyfish stings alkali?
It's alkali...treated with veniger ( or urine). water works
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
What is the reaction called when an alkali cancels out an acid?
It is neutralization, say you have a wasp sting which is alkali, if you put lemon juice on it it would cancel the alkali out making the pain go away. From Nik (btw im only 13)
Can be stinger stay in you when they sting you?
If you meant a 'bee stinger' - then yes. Unlike wasps, the sting of a bee has a tiny barb - when a bee stings something, the barb makes the sting stay put. This means the sting pulls out of the bees body - killing the bee in the process.
What to do after a wasp sting?
wasp sting is alkaline therefore an acid should treat it. put vinegar/lime on it and u'll be fine ( these are acidic) * acids neutralize alkali that will help but you should frist wash it with soup and water. To remove the vemon put a cool teabag on the spot where the sting is. You can also put an ice pack on it. You can also put a wet wash cloth on the wasp sting in case you don't have an ice pack
How do you reduce the swelling from a wasp sting?
To neutralize a wasp sting, the best thing to do is pour warm water with baking soda mixed into it. The baking soda water contain a weak alkali which will ease the pain of the acidic solution and would put it back to its normal pH.gWhich should Heal you're sting
What makes a bee's sting better?
a bees sting hurts so to make it better is pull the bee out and make sure the stinger isn't in there then put an ice pack which should sooth the pain
Why do honey bees sting?
the real answer is yes! bumble bees do sting people. i guess the one that don't sting are the sting-less bees. improved answer by chewy89422: most of the time they sting you is because they think your a threat.or if you spray water at them and they sting you is because they are mad and want you to stop spraying them.or they well sting you if your next to a flower that thee trying to get pollin from.
Are wasp stings acids or alkalis?
Wasp stings are acidic in nature. The venom injected by wasps is mostly alkaline in pH, which can cause pain, redness, and swelling at the sting site.
