Science, asked by jurisarjida123, 5 months ago

calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites.

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Answered by Edhaliniyazh
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When an ant bites it basically injects formic acid into the skin. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate and is basic in nature. When applied in the skin, it reacts with the acid, and neutralizes its effect, thus giving relief.

Answered by PrincessIris
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ant infect formic acid into the skin and the effect of this acid can be neutralized by calamine lotion which contain a weak base - zinc carbonate

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