Question

The burning sensation of a bee sting can be stopped by rubbing the affected area with soap. This is because _________.

• A. A bee sting is acidic and soap, an alkali, neutralizes it
• B. A bee sting is alkaline and soap, an acid, neutralizes it
• C. Soap cleans the affected area and removes the sting
• D. Soap acts as an anesthetic and dulls the sensation

Answer 1

The correct option is A A bee sting is acidic and soap, an alkali, neutralizes it

Bee sting venom is acidic(formic acid) and so its effects can be neutralised with soap which is an alkali and this reaction reduces the pain.