Question

An acid A is produced when bee stings. A mild base B can be used to give relief. Name the acid A and base B.

Answer 1

• When a bee stings, it releases an acid which is methanoic acid or formic acid$\left(\mathrm{HCOOH}\right)$.
• To neutralize this acid, a base is used.
• A mild base Sodium bicarbonate is used to neutralize the acid.
• Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda and its chemical formula is ${\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3$.
• Hence, acid A is formic acid and base B is baking soda.