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GENERAL SCIENCE
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Acidic and basic
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Basic and acidic
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Basic and water
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Acidic and water
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Detailed explanation-1: -(c) Wasp stings are alkaline and they can be neutralized by vinegar which is a weak acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Apply a paste of baking soda and water and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Apply a paste of nonseasoned meat tenderizer and water and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Apply a wet tea bag and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Use an over-the-counter product made for insect stings.
Detailed explanation-3: -Updated On: 27-06-2022. Stings of bees and wasps contain formic acid (HCOOH).
Detailed explanation-4: -Chemically, wasp venom possesses a wide variety of enzymes, proteins, peptides, volatile compounds, and bioactive constituents, which include phospholipase A2, antigen 5, mastoparan, and decoralin.