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Question
Explain why Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites.
Solution
- Ant injects an acidic liquid (Formic acid) into the skin on biting which causes inflammation, to the skin.
- The acid's effect can be neutralised by rubbing. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate, which is a very weak base and does not harm the skin.
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