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pH in daily life: digestion, stings and remedies

This type of question, asked 3 times: 2023, 2024, 2026. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    28
    (a) Suggest one remedial measure each to counteract the change in pH in human beings in following cases : (i) Production of too much acid in stomach during indigestion (ii) Stung by a honey bee / nettle leaves (b) Fresh milk has a pH of 6. When it changes into curd will its pH increase or decrease ? Why ?
  2. Question 2

    2024

    2
    The acid produced in our stomach during digestion and the base used to neutralise the excess acid during indigestion respectively are :

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  3. Question 3

    2026

    21
    The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is :

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  4. Question 4

    2026

    25
    Why does one feels pain and irritation when stung by honey-bee ? Rubbing of baking soda on the stung area gives relief. How ?