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The chemicals left by a bee sting and wasp sting are slightly different. The wasp sting has a base which is neutralized by the vinegar. Bee stings are acidic and are not neutralized by the vinegar.
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∙ 6y agobecause the sting in a pH scale is classed scientiffically as an alkali, and vinegar is an acid,so to balance the sting,add acid and on the pH scale it will go back to neutral
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∙ 15y agoBecause the sting on a pH scale is classed as an alkali and vinegar is an acid, so to balance the sting, add acid and on the pH scale it will go back to neutral.
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∙ 9y agoApplying vinegar to a bee sting will neutralize the toxins and ease the pain. This happens because the vinegar balances out the pH in the sting.
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∙ 11y agoit will neutralize it and replace the acid in the bee sting with not alkai but neutral and it gets rid of the acid and stops the sting from hurting
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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
What is the homeostasis balance process for a bee sting?
Put some mud on it.
Are bee stings acidic?
Bee venom is acidic, but it is not the acidity that causes the pain and swelling of a sting: that is the result of two peptides, mellitin and apamin. Even if you could neutralize the acid, it would make no difference to the symptoms. In fact, as the venom has been injected under the surface of the skin, any alkali put on the surface of the skin that is strong enough to neutralize the acid would probably do more harm than good. Bee stings are acidic with a pH of 3.5
What do you put on bumble bee sting?
As bee stings are acidic you need to put a akaline on it to neutrilise it. Out of day to day items you can put washing powder or toothpaste other the sting. This may sound weird but it does reduce the swelling, ichyness and pain.
What to do if a bee stings you?
if it is a bee sting it is an acid sting so then put vinegar an alkilie will level out the ph [the level of intensity in acid s and alkilies] and if it is a wasp sting put lemon juice or some mild form of acid on it and it will level it out
If you put a penny on a bee sting will the bee sting go away?
yes
What do you put on a sting?
vinegar
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.
What can you do if you stepped on a bee?
pull out the stinger and put a bit of vinegar on it to ease the pain. Unles you are alergic to bee sting, in that case get medical help. Never pull the sting straight out as this pumps more poison in. Scrape it out sideways with a fingernail or blunt knife.
The swelling has bee there for 3 days from the wasp sting?
Usually the swelling lasts for a few days.
How do you cure a bee or wasps sting?
bee sting is acidic you can use bicarbonate of soda to cure the sting . bicarbonate of soda is a alkaline which will make acid and alkaline together neutralize the sting and wasps are same except that u can use vinegar since it is alkaline
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
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.
Why put an alkali on a bee sting?
because it neutralises it
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.
If you put vinegar on a bee sting would it raise the pH scale?
Adding vinegar to anything will only serve to lower the pH not raise it (acidic substances are of lower pH and alkaline substances have a higher pH).Bee stings are acidic and treatment of them requires the neutralisation of the venom by raising it to neutral.
