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the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
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∙ 13y agoA wasp sting is a base.
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Is a bee sting acidic?
A bee sting is acidic. A wasp sting is commonly believed to be alkaline, but in fact its pH is 6.8 to 6.9 so it is almost neutral
Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
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)
What a bee or wasp might do?
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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.
What is the nature of bee sting and wasp sting?
The nature of the bee and wasp sting is that they are usually inflammatory and acidic.
Are wasp stings acidic?
A wasp sting is not acidic but a bee sting is. A wasp sting is actually pH 10 alkali so if you had a wasp sting and put some fizzy drink on it, it SHOULD help because fizzy drinks are pH 4 and it should balance it out.
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.
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 bee sting acidic?
A bee sting is acidic. A wasp sting is commonly believed to be alkaline, but in fact its pH is 6.8 to 6.9 so it is almost neutral
Is a wasp sting a alkaline or acidic?
The pH of wasp venom is 6.8 to 6.9, so it is pretty well neutral.
What causes wasp sting?
A wasp causes a wasp sting
Nature of sting of wasp and honeybee is acidic or basic?
The venom of a honey bee is mostly formic acid.
Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
Wasp sting acid?
The wasp sting venom is alkaline, and so can be treated with a mild acid like vinegar to reduce the pain. By contrast the bee sting is acidic. An easy way to remember is that the word 'bee' has fewer letters than wasp, and the word 'acid' has fewer letters than alkali.
Is wasps sting acidic or alkaline?
The pH of wasp venom is 6.8 to 6.9, so it is pretty well neutral.
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)
