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Many insects such as fire ants inject formic acid when they bite or sting describe the type of compound that should be used to treat the bite?
Alkaloid Compound
Do fire ants leave anything inside you when they bite you?
If you are wondering whether they leave any part of their body such as their mandibles embedded in your skin, then no. They do inject a poison, however. Unlike many other ants, which bite and then spray acid on the wound, fire ants only bite to get a grip and then sting (from the abdomen) and inject a toxic alkaloid venom called Solenopsin, a compound from the class of piperidines.
What do fire ants do to defend themselves?
The fire ant will bite you, leaving a bad rash or sore which is very itchy. This is where they get the name 'Fire Ant'.
Do fire ants bite?
yes.
What do you put on fire ants bits?
try baking soda it is a base and should neutralize the ants fomic acid bite
Is fire engine a compound word?
No, fire engine is not a compound word. fire and engine are to words not together. : ) :P : ) :P Simples : )
Do Goliath beetles bite?
No, fire beetles are a type of beetle that does not bite. They are named as such because they are attracted to fire and need it to breed.
What compound words start with fire?
Here are two compound words that start with fire there is fireman and firemen
Is fire a compound word?
No ,but if you add another word you can make a compound word. Ex: fire+fighter= firefighter.
Why do fire ants bite sting hurt?
The pain is due to the formic acid in the ant's bite.
What type of biological compound is characterized by a carboxylic acid its only functional group?
Formic acid, buildup in muscles from exertion causes soreness. Also the main component of venom in a fire ant bite.
Is fire an element mixture or a compound?
no
