Question

Name 2 compound which remove pain and irritation of bee string

Answer 1

Bee stings' main constituent is Formic acid.

It is the reason for the pain and irritation.

So, to neutralise it, we need to apply a basic substance on it.

1) This is a good way to treat a bee sting;

Apply a paste of water and baking soda (which is basic) on the sting.

2) If you don't have baking soda, apply toothpaste on the affected area, as toothpaste is basic (due to weak bases such as fluoride and CaCO3 present in it).