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The acid in a bee sting is formic acid, also known as methanoic acid. However, it is not really the acid that causes the pain. The most active ingredients in bee venom is melittin and apamin, both of which cause pain and swelling.
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∙ 15y ago
Bee venom is primarily composed of various peptides, enzymes, and biogenic amines, rather than acids. Some of the major components include melittin, phospholipase A2, and histamine, which contribute to the painful and inflammatory responses associated with a bee sting.
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∙ 13y agoIn nature, something is either Alkaline, or Acid. Acid is treated with Alkaline, Alkaline is treated with Acid. Bee stings are Acid, therefore are treated with Alkaline. Wasps are Alkaline animals, and that is why they are treated with acid. Not all acids are dangerous you know ^_^
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∙ 11y agostings and bites usually fill the swollen area with acid (ants-formic acid)
therefore to ease the itching a neutralisation reaction is performed by applying basic solution over the swollen area (calamine)
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∙ 15y agoAcid is what the bee sting is so if anyone put that it helps it that is not true because if you add an acid it just will make it worst not help!
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∙ 13y agoBee venom is acidic, but pain is not caused by acid, it's caused by melittin, which is a peptide (small protein).
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∙ 11y agoBee stings contain Formic Acid.
The formula of Formic Acid is HCO2H.
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∙ 14y agoFormic acid, which is also in Ant stings.
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∙ 12y agoformic acid
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Why do onions cure bee stings?
Onions contain enzymes that break down proteins in bee venom, which can help reduce swelling and pain from a bee sting. Applying onion juice to a bee sting can also have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. However, individual experiences may vary and it's always best to seek medical advice if a bee sting reaction is severe.
What is the chemical nature of wasp sting?
Wasp stings contain: hyaluronidase, histamine, phospholipase A, acetylcholine.
One way an amino acid differs from a lipid is that the amino acids contain?
Amino acids contain an amine group (NH2) and a carboxyl group (COOH), whereas lipids are primarily composed of hydrocarbons and do not contain these functional groups.
What is an example of acidity?
an acid Vinegar, lemon, and Oranges All contain acids
What kinds of molecules contain the instructions for ordering amino acids in proteins?
what kind of molecules contain the insructions for ordering amino acid in protein
Do acids help bee stings or wasp stings better?
No. Bee venom is acidic anyway, and wasp venom is chemically neutral, so in neither case will any form of acid help.
What is the use of acids and alkalis for stings and bites?
Acids can help neutralize alkaline substances (such as bee stings) by reducing their pH, while alkalis can help neutralize acidic substances (such as ant stings) by increasing their pH. However, it's important to note that this method may not always be effective or appropriate, and it's best to consult a medical professional for proper treatment of stings and bites.
Do bee stings leave scars?
Bee stings do not usually leave scars.
When a bee stings you does it get very itchy?
Yes, bee stings often swell and then itch.
What alkaline do you need to treat a bee sting?
While slighty acidic, it's not the acids in apitoxin (bee toxin) that stings. Apitoxin is, as with most biotoxins, a complex combination of mostly proteins. So, treatment with a base is not indicated for bee stings. Instead, try ethanol (ETOH/grain alcohol)
What happens if a bee stings?
The bee dies
How does copper remove bee stings?
it is a special chemical inside the copper that removes bee stings
Why do onions cure bee stings?
Onions contain enzymes that break down proteins in bee venom, which can help reduce swelling and pain from a bee sting. Applying onion juice to a bee sting can also have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. However, individual experiences may vary and it's always best to seek medical advice if a bee sting reaction is severe.
What is special about a bee?
A Bee stings and taste its nectar
Treat bee stings with an acid or an alkali?
Treat bee stings with an alkali, such as a paste of baking soda and water, to help neutralize the venom and reduce pain and swelling. Avoid using acid-based substances like vinegar, which can further irritate the sting.
Can you give 3 examples of neutralisation in the home?
if you put vinegar on wasp stings it will help because wasp stings have alkali in it and vinegar is a weak acid but bee stings are different they are acidic so if you put toothpaste on it it will help (try not to get bee stings mixed up with wasp stings because it will hurt even more if you put toothpaste on wasp stings or vinegar on bee stings)
Can horses get bee stings?
Yes
