Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites because the solution is ___. (acidic or basic)

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The sting of an ant contains formic acid which causes irritation on the skin. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is a base. Calamine solution neutralises the acid effect of the ant bite when applied on the skin.

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Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites because the calamine solution is acidic.

Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites because the solution is basic in nature.

Question 8 (b)
Explain why:
(b) Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites.

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