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Remedy for a bee sting is baking soda whereas wasp sting is cured with vinegar. Why?

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Vinegar is better than baking soda
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Baking soda has side effects
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Bee sting is acidic while wasp sting is slightly basic
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Vinegar has more remedial properties
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The correct option is B Bee sting is acidic while wasp sting is slightly basic
Bee stings are acidic in nature, which is why a household remedy for a bee sting is baking soda or sodium bicarbonate, which is a basic substance. A wasp sting, on the other hand, is mildly basic, so a household remedy for this will be vinegar, also known as acetic acid. These simple treatments ease these painful stings by a process called neutralization.

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