A firstaid manual suggests that vinegar should be used to treat wasp stings and baking soda for bee ...

Question

A firstaid manual suggests that vinegar should be used to treat wasp stings and baking soda for bee stings What does this information tell you about the chemical nature of a Wasp stings b Bee stings

Accepted Answer

aWasp sting is basic It injects alkaline liquid into the skin of the person and causes pain and itching sensation By rubbing vinegar the person will get rid of pain and itching b Bee sting is acidic It injects acidic liquid into the skin of a person and severe pain and irritation persist Baking soda is a base used to treat the bee sting which neutralizes the acid

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