Sting Neutralization Investigation
Check out the venom from bee, wasps, nettles and scorpions then investigate possible cures to see which are effective and the dose required to neutralize them. Straight forward chemistry in an exciting investigative context.
Risk Assessment
| Activity | Hazard | Precaution | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBE Buffer | Use diluted TBE buffer to make all solutions | No risk once in dilute form | |
| methanoic (formic acid) ethanoic acid (vinegar) | Use 1M solutions. Safety glasses | Irritant at >3M | |
| ammonia solution | Use 1M solutions Don’t heat solutions | Irritant at >3M. Ammonia given off when heated | |
| sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, lemon juice, aspirin, coca cola, universal indicator | Warn against eating | Minimal but ingestion is not advised. |
