Question

tony gets stung by an ant. he applies baking soda, a weak base, to the site. what acid is tony neutralizing with baking soda?
citric acid
acetic acid
formic acid
hydrochloric acid

Explanation:

Ant stings inject formic acid into the skin. Weak bases like baking soda neutralize this acid to relieve irritation. Other options are not the acid from ant stings: citric acid is in citrus, acetic acid is vinegar, hydrochloric acid is stomach acid.

Answer:

formic acid