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

acidic

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basic

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neutral

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toxic

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Solution

The correct option is B basic
Effect of an acid is neutralised by a base. The sting of the ant contains formic acid which irritates the skin. Calamine solution contains a base (zinc carbonate). Thus, applying calamine neutralises the effect of the ant bite.

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

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