Question

Q. While returning from school, Akash was stung by a honeybee. It was very painful. The injected area started becoming red and swollen. The shopkeeper saw Akash and

rushed to help him. He took him to his shop and rubbed the infected part with a white
powder. It gave him some relief.

(a) Why did the injected areas become red and swollen?

(b) Name other insect that also cause similar effect on stinging. (c ) What is the powder which the shopkeeper rubbed? Write its formula. (d) What is the nature of the powder?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)The bees sting injects venom into the body.This venom is what which causes the symptoms.Some main symptoms are itching, paining and swelling.

b) Ants and Wasps

c)I think Baking Soda(Formula-NaHCO3)

d)It's a base