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) As the first-aid manual suggests that vinegar should be used to treat wasp stings, therefore, wasp sting must be basic in nature as vinegar being acidic will neutralise its effect.
(Additional information)
Wasps injects alkaline liquid to the skin of the person and causes pain and itching sensation. By rubbing vinegar on the affected area, the person will get rid of pain and itching.

(b) As the first-aid manual suggests that baking soda should be used to treat bee stings, therefore, bee sting must be acidic in nature as baking soda being basic will neutralise its effect.
(Additional information)
Bee injects acidic liquid to the skin of a person and causes severe pain and irritation. By rubbing baking soda on the affected area, the person will get rid of pain and itching.
 

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