Question

Why baking soda is applied on the skin when an ant bites?

Answer 1

Answer:

When an ant bites, it injects formic acid in our body, which results in intense skin itching and irritation. ... The backing soda neutralises the effect of the acid as acids react with bases to neutralise and form salt and water. This helps to reduce the irritation.

the sting of ants contain formic acid and to neutralise it needs a base. So baking soda is used because it is a base and it is capable of reversing the pain, itching.

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Answer 2

The backing soda neutralises the effect of the acid as acids react with bases to neutralise and form salt and water.

This helps to reduce the irritation.

the sting of ants contain formic acid and to neutralise it needs a base.

So baking soda is used because it is a base and it is capable of reversing the pain, itching.

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