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(a) Name the acid present in ant’s sting.
(b) Give reason :
(i) While diluting an acid, it is recommended that the acid should be added to water.
(ii) Baking soda is used as an antacid.
(b) Give reason :
(i) While diluting an acid, it is recommended that the acid should be added to water.
(ii) Baking soda is used as an antacid.
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(a) Methanoic acid/ Formic acid/ $\ce{HCOOH}$. (1 Mark)
(b) (i) When acid is added to water, it does not cause excessive local heating/ does not cause splash out and burns. (1 Mark)
(ii) Baking soda, being alkaline in nature, neutralises excess acid in stomach and provides relief. (1 Mark)
(b) (i) When acid is added to water, it does not cause excessive local heating/ does not cause splash out and burns. (1 Mark)
(ii) Baking soda, being alkaline in nature, neutralises excess acid in stomach and provides relief. (1 Mark)