Chemistry · Various concepts of acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted Lowry and Lewis) and their ionization, acid-base equilibria (including multistage ionization) and ionization constants

Ant bite is treated by application of

Ant bite is treated by application of

  • A. washing soda
  • B. baking soda
  • C. neutral solution
  • D. acidic solution

Step-by-step solution

Ant bites inject formic acid, which is neutralized by a mild base. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a common household base used to relieve the sting.
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