Chemistry
>
GCSE
>
Acids and Alkalines
>
Is a Bee s...
2 years ago
·
62 Replies
·
8100 views
Darryl Goyette
62 Answers
Bees Acidic (neutralise with toothpaste or bicarbonate of soda/baking powder), Wasps sting Alkali (neutralise with lemon/lime juice).
Experienced KS3 & GCSE biology, chemistry and physics teacher.
Bee stings can feel sore, a bee sting is acidic - in fact, it is the same acid that an ant creates; it is called formic acid. Now, it is a weak acid so it will not do too much damage (unless of course, you are allergic) but using an over the counter remedy will bring down swelling and take the pain away by neutralisation. Alternatively, you can use bicarbonate of soda on it, it is an alkali that will also neutralise the bee sting.
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.Qualified & Experienced Teacher and AQA marker of Science GCSE's
17 reviews
bees stings are acidic and wasp stings are alkali
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.Qualified Science Teacher. Head of Science. AQA Examiner
3 reviews
A bee sting is acidic
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.Experienced Teacher/Tutor- Biology/Chemistry/Physics.
5 reviews
Bee stings are acidic, because of this they need to be neutralised by adding something that is alkaline to them (e.g. Bicarbonate of soda).
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.Bee stings are acidic. So if you get stung you need to put bicarbonate of soda on a bee sting.
Acidic with pH of 4.5-5.5 and can be treated at home with baking soda
Experienced GCSE tutor focused on helping you achieve your best.
A bee sting is acidic however you would treat with an alkali solution or cream to neutralise the sting.
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.It’s actually slightly acidic at a pH of 4.5-5.5
A bee sting is acidic, with a pH of between 4.5 and 5.5. It is not very acidic, only a little more so than saliva. Wasp stings are often said to be alkali, however, they are actually around a pH of 6.8, making them pretty much neutral!
Acidic! That’s why you’re always told to put bicarbonate of soda on after a bee sting.
I am enthusiastic and passionate about imparting and sharing knowledge
Bee sting has a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, so it is slightly acidic!
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.Qualified science teacher- specialist in Biology and Chemistry
Bee sting is acidic
I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!
Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.a bee sting is acidic but a wasp sting is alkaline
Bee stings are acidic, Wasp stings are alkaline
Think you can help?
Get started with a free online introductions with an experienced and qualified online tutor on Sherpa.
Find a GCSE Chemistry Tutor