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Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, but that is not the only active ingredient. Nettle sting also contains seratonin and histamine. There are also traces of oxalic acid and tartaric acid.
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Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from an ant bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Why does a base applied to your skin give relief from a bite?
an acid called ' FORMIC ACID' is present in ant stings.... so when u apply a base to the ant sting ..it neutralizes the acid effect reducing the itching..
Is an ant sting acidic or alkaline?
An ants sting is Formic Acid
What acid is found in an ant sting?
First of all, Ants do not bite. They sting using the needle at the back of their abdomen.Ant sting usually contain Formic Acid.
Which acid is present in bees sting?
If you are allergic to bees, then yes. But otherwise no it isn't
Do ant's put acid in you when they bite?
When some ants sting the acid they use is called formic acid.
Why calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites?
Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate and ant's sting contains Formic acid. The reaction between the acid and the base neutralises the effect of the sting.
What is a ant sting acid or alkali?
its acidic, well most of them are. And they use FORMIC ACID
Which acid present in honey bee sting?
formic acid
What acid is present in an ant bite?
formic acid
Is an ant sting an acid?
Yes it is because it is not alkali or neutral it has th pH of 2.
What is the name of acid present in mosquito sting?
formic acid known as methanoic acid
