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What is the scientific name for the acid in ants?
The acid in ants is formic acid.
What is the name and formula of the acid used by some ants as a weapons?
The ants have Formic acid, HCOOH.Added:Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae, so acid and family name are 'related' quite logically!
What is the name of the acid in ants and nettles?
they use it to breath
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.
Do ants squirt acid?
No, ants do not squirt acid. Some ant species have venomous stingers that they use for defense, but the venom is not acidic. It is important to avoid being bitten or stung by ants as some species can cause painful reactions.
Is ants squirt acid or alkalis?
An acid, being mainly formic acid (= methanoic acid , H-C(=O)(-OH), the simplest organic acid).By the way, the name 'formic' comes from the Latin name for 'ants' which begins with: FormicidaeExamples:black ant: Formica nigrared ant : F. rufa
What is the name of the acid found in onion?
The acid found in onions is called sulfuric acid.
How ant injects formic acid?
Fire ants inject formic acids.
Name the acid found in bananas?
The acid found in bananas is generally malic acid.
What is the common name of the carboxylic acid found in rancid butter?
The common name of the carboxylic acid found in rancid butter is butyric acid.
What is the scientific name of ants?
Ants in general don't have a scientific name, each species of ant has scientific names. for example: - Jerdon's jumping ant (species of ant found in India) sci name: Harpegnathos saltator - Weaver ant (found in Australia & asia) sci name: Oecophylla smaragdina Get my point? Hope I helped anyway
What acid is found in vinegar?
Acetic acid (IUPAC name: ethanoic acid), CH3COOH.
