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Ananya Shree

Class 10th
Science
2 years ago

Why does bee sting cause pain and irritation? Rubbing of baking soda on the sting area gives relief. How?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

A bee injects formic acid into the skin when it stings which causes pain and irritation. Sodium hydrogencarbonate (baking soda) neutralises formic acid giving relief.

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