which acid is use to be injected into the body by the sting of honey bee? which chemical is use to neutralize it's effect and why?
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The acid injected into the body by the bee sting is formic acid.
Formic acid is also known as methanoic acid, HCOOH.It is the simplest carboxylic acid.
Its effect is neutralized by baking soda.
Formic acid is acidic in nature and a substance like baking soda which is basic will neutralize the effect. Baking soda acts as an antacid.
Baking soda is chemically sodium bicarbonate,NaHCO₃.
Melittin is a toxic toxin that is injected into our bodies when a honey bee bites us.
Formic acid is found in honey bee stings. We know that in natural reactions to bee stings, we employ a foundation to minimize the pain, swelling, and itching. This is done in order to neutralize the poison that has made its way into our bodies.
Formic acid is the acid delivered into the body by a bee sting.
methanolic acid, or HCOOH, is another name for formic acid.
It's the most basic carboxylic acid.
Baking soda counteracts its effects.
Because formic acid is acidic by nature, it will be neutralized by a basic material like baking soda. Baking soda has antacid properties.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, or NaHCO3.