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06/09/2021 11:53 am
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(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?
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06/09/2021 11:53 am
(a) Since vinegar is acetic acid so it can’t be used to treat bee sting because bee injects acid into the skin.
(b) Since baking soda is basic in nature so it can’t be used to treat wasp sting because wasp injects alkaline liquid into the skin.