Using baking soda paste (alkaline) to "neutralize" honeybee venom (acidic). Is this scientifically sound?
Honeybee venom is acidic. It contains formic acid, also known as $\ce{HCOOH}$. However,
Rubbing baking soda probably isn't really reducing the pain because


The formic acid isn't causing the pain
The venom is injected under tissue
The ratio of venom to baking soda is way out of proportion



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