Science, asked by shivamkumar188012, 10 months ago

why are calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites ?

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Answered by SwaggerGabru

Answer:

When an ant bites, it injects formic acid into the skin. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is basic in nature. Therefore, it is applied on the skin to neutralize the effect of formic acid.

Answered by abhishekkrishnaa1983

Answer:

Calamine solution is applied to the hand when an ant bites because the venom of the ant is acidic and to dilute that we use calamine solution which is a base

Hope you understand.

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