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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Calamine can be used to treat ant’s sting.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Ant’s sting contains formic acid hence can be neutralised by calamine solution, which contains zinc carbonate.
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