Why does one feels pain and irritation when stung by honey-bee ? Rubbing of baking soda on the stung area gives…

CBSE Class 10 Science PYQ · Acids, Bases and Salts · Reactions of acids and bases (with metals, carbonates, metal oxides; neutralisation) · 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard

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Why does one feels pain and irritation when stung by honey-bee ? Rubbing of baking soda on the stung area gives relief. How?
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• Because honey bee-sting leaves an acid.
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• Being alkaline, baking soda neutralizes the acid.
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