While playing in a park, a child was stung by a wasp. Some elders suggested applying paste of baking soda and others lemon juice as remedy. Which remedy do you think is appropriate and why?
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Solution
∙ When a wasp stings, it injects a basic liquid into the skin. (1 Mark) ∙ Hence, lemon juice should be applied as it is acidic in nature. (1 Mark)