Question

II: Write scientific reasons for the following statements:
1. We rub baking soda or calamine solution when an ant bites us

Answer 1

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.