Question

8. Why do you apply a base to your skin in case of an
ant bite? Describe three uses of neutralization
reaction.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

While biting, insects inject formic acid into the skin. ... As bases neutralize acids, the baking soda (being a base) will neutralize the injected formic acid, thereby reducing the irritation. Thus, a base should be applied to the skin to get instant relief from an ant bite✌️✌️

Answer 2

Answer:

The sting of an ant contains formic acid. Therefore,when an ant bites, it injects formic acid into our skin and due to which we feel a  burning sensation. As calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is basic in nature.

Therefore, when we applied it on the skin it neutralize the effect of formic acid.