State an application of neutralization in …

To treat wasp stings Wasp Sting’s venom is basic in nature, applying vinegar to the sting neutralizes the sting as vinegar is acidic in nature. To treat acidity or gastric patients Acidity or gastric problems arise due to an increase of acid in the stomach, Anti-acids or antacids are medicines containing bases such as NaCHO3 (sodium bicarbonate) Mg(OH)2 (magnesium hydroxide) neutralize excess of acid in the stomach. To treat acidic or basic soils Plants don’t grow well if the soil is too acidic or too basic. To neutralize acidic soils, bases like ash of burnt wood, CaO, CaCO3, etc are added. Similarly, basic soils are neutralized. To treat tooth decay or cavities Most food particles are acidic in nature. For example, lemonade, chocolate, etc. Such foods produce acid in our mouth which reacts with enamel i.e. calcium phosphate and leads to cavities. Using toothpaste while brushing helps to neutralize the acid since toothpaste is a base. To treat bee stings Bee stings contain formic acid and are acidic in nature, these stings can be neutralized by applying a base like baking soda. To prevent coagulation of latex In the rubber industry, ammonia solution, NH4OH, is used to prevent the coagulation of latex because ammonia solution, NH4OH, can neutralize the acid (lactic acid) produced by bacteria in the latex.