Question

Wasp stings can be treated with ______.

Options

• baking soda

• vinegar

• washing soda

• milk of magnesia

Answer 1

Wasp stings can be treated with vinegar.

Explanation:

A wasp sting injects a basic or alkaline liquid into the skin, which triggers sharp pain, localised inflammation, and irritation. To alleviate these symptoms, the sting area needs to be treated with a substance of the opposite nature to achieve a neutralisation reaction. Vinegar contains acetic acid (a weak acid), which effectively counteracts and neutralises the basic venom.