Question

calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites

Answer 1

When an ant bites, it injects this formic acid into the skin. This causes pain.Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is a base. Calamine solution neutralise the effect of acid of ant bite when applied on the skin.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:Ant injects an acidic liquid into skin on bitting which causes inflamation on the skin. Calamine solution which contain zinc carbonate is very weak base. It neutrilize the acid effect of ant bites