Question

Why does bee sting cause pain and irritation ? Rubbing of baking soda on the sting gives relief . How ?

Answer 1

Bee sting causes pain and irritation bcz when the bee bits the victim then it releases a chemical called melittin. This is acidic in nature and after rubbing baking soda on the sting area gives relief because baking soda is base and chemical release by the bee is acidic and when acid and base react it becomes neutral