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?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
(a) Bee sting is acidic and should be treated with base. As vinegar is an acid it doesn’t cure the effect of bee sting.
(b Baking soda is a base solution which is used to treat bee sting or ant sting. Wasp sting injects alkaline liquid so baking soda does not make any changes while used.