Science, asked by sb3214, 2 months ago

When an ant bites applying base over
it give relief ? Grive reason?

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Answered by at8620280

Answer:

The sting of an ant contains formic acid. When an ant bites, it injects the acidic liquid into the skin. The effect of the sting can be neutralised by rubbing moist baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate) or calamine solution, which contains zinc carbonate.

Answered by heheboi69

Answer:

The base neutralises the effect of formic acid left by the ant bite

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