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Question
State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
Calamine can be used to treat ant stings.
Options
True
False
Solution
True
Explanation:
Ant’s sting contains formic acid and hence can be neutralised by calamine solution, which contains zinc carbonate.
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