Question

To reduce the pain and irritation caused by the red ant sting sodium hydrogen carbonate in aqueous medium is used as a first aid. why?​

Answer 1

TOPIC :- ACID AND BASES.

Red ant injects an acid called formic acid which is the main cause of pain and irritation. Therefore, to neutralize the acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate(NaHCO3) which is a base is used . An acid base reaction takes place.

Answer 2

Answer:

to converts the acid present in the sting into a neutral salt