Bees inject an acidic substance when they sting. Which of the following chemical could be used to treat bee stings?
- CH3COOH
-
NaHCO3
- C2H5OH
- H2O2
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Bees on the other hand have acidic toxins in their stings, and so should be applied to neutralize them. Baking soda (\(NaHCO_{3}\)) mixed with cold water is usually the most effective way of making an alkaline solution.