Finding the balance 1 a) What is the pH of a bee sting? b) Is this acidic, alkaline or neutral? 2Bicarbonate of soda solution has a pH of about 9. Why is this a good thing to treat a bee sting with? 7Ee

Finding the balance 3 a) What type of substance would you use to treat a wasp sting? b) If someone was in your kitchen and got stung by a wasp, suggest something that you could find in your food cupboard to put on to the sting to relieve the pain. 7Ee

Finding the balance 1 a) What is the pH of a bee sting? 3.5 b) Is this acidic, alkaline or neutral? acidic 2Bicarbonate of soda solution has a pH of about 9. Why is this a good thing to treat a bee sting with? It’s a mild/weak alkali and will neutralise the acid. 7Ee

Finding the balance 3 a) What type of substance would you use to treat a wasp sting? (weak/mild) acid b) If someone was in your kitchen and got stung by a wasp, suggest something that you could find in your food cupboard to put on to the sting to relieve the pain. vinegar or lemon juice 7Ee