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Question
Which chemical is injected into the skin of a person during an ant's sting?
How can the effect of these stings be neutralised?
Solution
Methanoic acid is injected into the skin of a person during an ant sting.
an ant sting are acidic, as methanoic acid is injected into the body, which causes severe pain and an itching sensation. Applying a baking soda solution (a base) on the skin soothes the pain by neutralising the acid. Thus, the effect of these stings is neutralised.
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