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Why is it wrong to treat a wasp sting with baking soda solution?

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When a wasp stings, it injects an alkaline substance into the skin.

Thus, baking soda being alkaline cannot be used to treat wasp stings.

In place of baking soda (alkali) rubbing a mild acid like vinegar on the stung area of the skin gives relief.

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(a) Why is it wrong to treat a bee sting with vinegar?

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Wasp stings can be treated with :

(a) baking soda

(b) vinegar

(c) washing soda

(d) molk of magnesia

Q. A first-aid manual suggests that vinegar should be used to treat wasp stings and baking soda for bee stings. What does this information tell you about the chemical nature of:
(a) wasp stings?
(b) bee stings?

(a) Why is it wrong to treat a bee sting with vinegar?

(b) Why is it wrong to treat a wasp sting with baking soda solution?
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WASP STINGS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH VINEGAR AND ANT STING SHOULD BE TREATED WITH BAKING SODA . GIVE REASON

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