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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.
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.
Why is lime a good practice for wasp sting sand calamine lotion a good practice for bee stings?
A wasp sting and a bee sting have different properties and therefore need different treatments to neutralize the sting.
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)
Are hornet stings more deadly than wasp stings?
Yes
How does a wasp protect itself from its enemies?
the wasp stings the enemies.
What kind of base is in wasp stings?
The main venom in wasp stings is formic acid.
How acids and alkalis treat wasp stings?
When a wasp stings, it injects venom which is acidic in nature. Alkalis (such as baking soda mixed with water) can help neutralize the acidic venom, reducing pain and inflammation. However, it's important to seek medical help if there is a severe allergic reaction.
Why do people pee on jellyfish stings?
People pee on jellyfish stings because urine contains compounds that can help neutralize the toxins in the jellyfish venom, providing relief from the pain and itching caused by the sting.
What is in bee and wasp stings?
Formic acid.
How is the digger wasp harmful?
It f0331ng stings!
How is bee and wasp stings related to acid and alkalis?
Bee and wasp stings are acidic in nature, which is why they cause pain and inflammation when injected into the skin. Alkaline substances, such as household cleaners, can help neutralize the acidity of the venom and provide relief. It's important to seek medical attention if stung multiple times or have a severe allergic reaction.
