LibGuides: Chemical Reactions: Stings and Bites

Chemistry of Stings and Bites

Neutralisation This link opens in a new window
Scroll down and look at the uses of neutralisation which includes insect stings.
Everyday neutralisation reactions This link opens in a new window
A very simple video which shows when to use an acid or alkali in a insect sting.
Acids and bases This link opens in a new window
An overview of acids and bases and the pH scale. Check out the pH scale to see where some common first aid solutions for insect bites sit.
Acids and bases Year 9 Science This link opens in a new window
Scroll down to the Reactions heading. This is a subscription website so all the site cannot be accessed.

Bibliography

This online database automatically creates references for your bibliography from a wide range of information sources using the Harvard Author-Date System and for senior students it includes examples of intext references for these sources.

The password is available from the library circulation desk.

Treating stings and bites in First Aid general information

Treating stings and bites in First Aid websites

How jellyfish work This link opens in a new window
It includes information about the first aid needed for a jellyfish sting.
Bee sting treatment This link opens in a new window
Check out the paragraphs about the treatment of bee stings.