In case of an ant bite which of the following should be applied on the bite to get relief?

Acid

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Base

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Solution

The correct option is B
Base

Ant sting contains formic acid. When an ant bites, it injects this formic acid into the skin. This causes pain. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is a base. Hence calamine lotion, neutralize the effect of acid of ant bite when applied on the skin. This is an application of neutralization reaction.

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

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