(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?


(a) Bee sting is acidic in nature so it should be treated with a base, to neutralize the effect. As vinegar is an acid it does not provide relief to the affected area.

(b) Wasp sting is alkaline in nature so it should be treated with an acid, to neutralize the effect. As baking soda is also alkaline, it does not provide relief to the affected area.

Tutorialspoint
Tutorialspoint

Simply Easy Learning

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

612 Views

Kickstart Your Career

Get certified by completing the course

Get Started
Advertisements