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A wasp sting is an alkali, hence the fact you put vinegar (acid) onto it to stop it hurting. Bee stings however are acidic.
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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....!
What is the use of acids and alkalis for stings and bites?
Stings mostly contain HCOOH , so to neutraliize the acid, Alkalies are used
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
Are acids plus alkalis friends or foes?
The reaction between acids and alkalis is a neutralization reactin.
Are alkalis and acids dangerous?
Acids and alkalis with a high pH (1 or 2 for acids and 14 or 15 for alkalis) can be dangerous, like hydrochloric acid which can cause damage to the skin if contact with the acid is made. Acids and alkalis with a low pH (5 for acids and 11 for alkalis) aren't dangerous, as vinegar is an acid with that pH and toothpaste is an alkali.
How acids and alkalis treat wasp stings?
wasp stings are very strong alkali's and if you counter act them with some sort of acid it would neutralise the sting e.g. use lemon juice or any strong acidic substance.
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 wasp stings acid or alkalis?
yes it is
What is the use of acids and alkalis for stings and bites?
Stings mostly contain HCOOH , so to neutraliize the acid, Alkalies are used
What is the use of acids and alkalis to stings and bites?
The use is to neutralise the sting or bite. By Julia
Do acids help bee stings or wasp stings better?
No. Bee venom is acidic anyway, and wasp venom is chemically neutral, so in neither case will any form of acid help.
Do acids counteract alkalis?
Yes, acids neutralize alkalis and inverse.
What 3 ways can neutralization be used?
nuetraliation is used on teeth and stings and small experiments in class stings like: neetles bee and wasp, and jellyfish. An acid to put on them is vinegar. and teeth people use toothpaste which already has alkalines and acids in it .
Are scorpion stings acid or alkalis?
Acid
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
Why acids are useful?
Otherwise we would have nothing to neutralise alkalis with, the whole would be alkalis rather than acids and alkalis.
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)
