CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 · Paper 31/5/3 · Question 5(a)
Name the acid present in ant sting and give its chemical formula. Also give the common method to get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting.
Answer
Methanoic (formic) acid, ; relief by rubbing a mild base such as baking soda, which neutralises the acid.
The acid present in an ant sting is methanoic acid (formic acid), . To get relief, the stung area is rubbed with a mild base such as baking soda (sodium hydrogencarbonate) solution, which neutralises the acid.
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