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It is widely supposed that by neutralising the alkali nature of a wasp sting with an acid such as vinegar the pain will disappear. In fact this perfect neutralisation of a tiny amount of venom under the skin with an indeterminate amount of unknown concentration vinegar is very unlikely to be achieved. The application of vinegar is more likely to be a placebo than a genuine treatment or remedy and this is confirmed by numerous other recommended remedies. These include copper coins, papaya, meat tenderizer, grass as well as many other proposed substances.
Vinegar on wasp stings, like bicarbonate of soda on bee stings, is something of an old wives tale.
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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.
Is a wasp sting alkali or acid?
wasp stings are alkali and can be soothed by vinegar.
What is the name of the alkali that present in wasp sting?
yes wasp stings are alkali but bee stings are acidic
How is bee and wasp stings related to acid and alkalis?
A bee sting is acidic and a wasp sting is alkaline so that makes them have acid and alkali in them....!
Is a mosquito bite acid or alkali?
well.... bee stings are acidic and wasp stings are alkaline. both are insects.
Can you give 3 examples of neutralisation in the home?
if you put vinegar on wasp stings it will help because wasp stings have alkali in it and vinegar is a weak acid but bee stings are different they are acidic so if you put toothpaste on it it will help (try not to get bee stings mixed up with wasp stings because it will hurt even more if you put toothpaste on wasp stings or vinegar on bee stings)
Why do use vinegar to treat wasp stings?
It is a fallacy that you can neutralise wasp venom with vinegar. It came from people believing wasp venom was alkaline: in fact it isn't, it is chemically pretty well neutral. Vinegar is known to have some soothing action for certain skin conditions, but I think with wasp stings a lot of it is a placebo effect.
What would be the best substance to rub on a wasp sting?
Recovring from wasp stings is simple. You have to put on vinegar.
How does toothpaste cure bee and wasp stings?
Toothpaste reduces the pain and swelling of a bee sting (because toothpaste is a base and the bee sting is acidic) Toothpaste doesn't help wasp stings because wasp stings and toothpaste are alkali. (However vinegar works well on wasp stings because vinegar is acidic)
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.
Does urine neutralize wasp stings?
Urine does not neutralize wasp stings. In fact, urine that is applied to the spot where you have been stung could cause severe infections to develop.
Bicarbonate of soda has a pH about 9 why is this good thing to treat a bee sting with?
The soda which is alkaline neutralizes the bee sting which is acidic. For wasp stings use vinegar. Vinegar is acidic and neutralizes the alkaline wasp sting.
Is a wasp sting alkali or acid?
wasp stings are alkali and can be soothed by vinegar.
How has neutralization reactions helped us from bee stings and wasp stings?
Soak a small bit of cotton wool in apple cider vinegar and place it on the wasp sting whilst applying a small amount of pressure. The acidity of the vinegar helps neutralise the wasp venom.
How are bee and wasp stings cured?
Vinegar helps against wasp stings because they are alkaline but would not help for a bee sting because it is acidic. Bicarbonate of soda helps counteract the acidity of a bee sting. Ultimately time is the main healer.
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
Is wasp stings acid or alkalis?
yes it is
