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प्रश्न
While playing in a park, a child was stung by a wasp. Some elders suggested applying paste of baking soda and others lemon juice as remedy. Which remedy do you think is appropriate and why?
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उत्तर
Wasp sting injects a liquid into the skin which is acidic in nature. Hence, baking soda is applied as it is basic in nature and neutralises the acid.
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