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Explain why rubbing an alkali like bicarbonate of soda onto an acidic bee sting can ease the pain ?

Explain why rubbing an alkali like bicarbonate of soda onto an acidic bee sting can ease the pain ?
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Explain why rubbing an alkali like bicarbonate of soda onto an acidic bee sting can ease the pain ?

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Because when a bee stings a person it injects an acidic liquid into the skin which causes the pain/irritation, applying baking soda can help neutralize the acidity of the sting easing inflammation
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