Question

Why is a base used to treat an ant sting?
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Answer 1

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To get rid of such symptoms, a medicine made of Milk of magnesia (a base) is taken orally. Milk of magnesia, being a base neutralizes the hydrochloric acid and gives relief from indigestion. Ant Sting: Ant sting or bee sting contains methanoic acid. Methanoic acid is also known as formic acid.

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Answer 2

To get rid of such symptoms, a medicine made of Milk of magnesia (a base) is taken orally. Milk of magnesia, being a base neutralizes the hydrochloric acid and gives relief from indigestion. Ant Sting: Ant sting or bee sting contains methanoic acid. Methanoic acid is also known as formic acid.