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Which of the bites and stings could be neutralizd with bicarbonate of soda?
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Why treat bee stings with b-carbonate soda?
Bee stings are acidic. Bicarbonate of soda is alkaline and so neutralises it. ==================== There is a great deal of misinformation concerning this issue, and so the statement above is essentially nonsense. There are all kinds of old wives' tales concerning treatments for various kinds of bites or stings. These are generally without merit. Bee stings contain a soup of chemicals including neurotoxins, proteins and enzymes which cause pain, itching, and swelling. The fact that the liquid may be acidic has little to do with the body's response and adding baking soda, a base will do very little, if anything. Consider this: The stinger injects the fluid subcutaneously. Adding baking soda to the surface of the skin won't do anything for the chemicals below the skin. Therefore, there is no reaction between NaHCO3 and any acids as the question is implying. So why does your skin feel better when a poultice of NaHCO3 in water is placed on top of the skin? The water evaporates and cools the site where there is inflammation, and helps reduce swelling. Anything which cools the skin will make it feel better. To really counteract the effect of the proteins and enzymes in the skin after being stung, an antihistamine must be administered.
What is a balanced equation for the decomposition of the solid calcium bicarbonate?
I don't know the equation but i have heard that down in certain depths calcium bicarbonate can be decomposed. However if it helps the equation to make calcuim bicarbonate is: Carbon dioxide + calcium carbonate + water Leads to Calcium Bicarbonate best i could do, I've been researching for a phytoplankton that decomposes calcium bicarbonate, that's how i found this and thought i should help contribute any of my knowledge, Kimo,
What is the reaction between calcium carbonate and silica?
well i dont really know this "chemistry" things, sorry i wish i could help.
Is baking soda a n element or compound?
Pure baking soda is a compound. Its chemical name is sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate. But, if you are talking about baking powder, it could be a mixture because other ingredients might have been added in.
Is chlorine good for a bee sting?
NO NO NO. Do not put chlorine on any open wound or abrasion. It is caustic and may make the sting WORSE. Try a slice of onion or a touch-me-not leaf, or any over the counter cream for insect stings.
What bites and stings could be neutralized with bicarbonate of soda?
Bee sting and a ant bite HUFFI
Do ant bites cause itching and irritation?
Yes they can,it's usually a white pimple with a little redness. It could also be just a white bump with redness. I have actually got bitten by a black ant and now it's just a white bump with redness around it. The good thing about getting bitten by a black ant is that their bites/ stings don't hurt as much as the red ant or fire ants bites/ stings.
Besides household products what other types of poisons could cause poisoning?
The bacterial toxins that cause food poisoning, (Escherichia coli); heavy metals, such as the lead found in the paint on older houses; and the venom found in the bites and stings of some animals and insects.
Do you have to get a rabbi shot if a hamster bites you?
If a rabbi's hamster bites you, the most you could do is attempt to sue for damages, you certainly could not have him shot!
How do you treat Fire coral stings?
Vinegar.This also works for some jellyfish stings, they use the same kind of sting. I also heard you could use urine.You can also use red-wine vinegar on bee stings.
Could a bee sting make you die?
If you are allergic to bee stings, it most certainly could kill you.
Can you die from love bites?
NO! How dumb could you be?
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.
Why treat bee stings with b-carbonate soda?
Bee stings are acidic. Bicarbonate of soda is alkaline and so neutralises it. ==================== There is a great deal of misinformation concerning this issue, and so the statement above is essentially nonsense. There are all kinds of old wives' tales concerning treatments for various kinds of bites or stings. These are generally without merit. Bee stings contain a soup of chemicals including neurotoxins, proteins and enzymes which cause pain, itching, and swelling. The fact that the liquid may be acidic has little to do with the body's response and adding baking soda, a base will do very little, if anything. Consider this: The stinger injects the fluid subcutaneously. Adding baking soda to the surface of the skin won't do anything for the chemicals below the skin. Therefore, there is no reaction between NaHCO3 and any acids as the question is implying. So why does your skin feel better when a poultice of NaHCO3 in water is placed on top of the skin? The water evaporates and cools the site where there is inflammation, and helps reduce swelling. Anything which cools the skin will make it feel better. To really counteract the effect of the proteins and enzymes in the skin after being stung, an antihistamine must be administered.
If a wasp stings you will you eventually die?
If you are allergic, yes, if you don't treat it then you could likely die.
What happens when a spider bites you?
you could die or go into hospital
What is a Substitute for baking soda?
you could always try bicarbonate, but you might have to do a little experimenting!
