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The pH scale of a bee sting is 3.5, so if you get stung by a bee, putting toothpaste on the bee sting should help because the bee sting is weak acid but toothpaste is week alkali so it should balance it out.

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Why do you have to put washing soda on a bee string?

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What is a neutraliser you can use for a bee sting?

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What is the pH of a stinging nettle?

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Is a bee sting acidic?

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