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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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 ?Question 2
2024
2The acid produced in our stomach during digestion and the base used to neutralise the excess acid during indigestion respectively are :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
2026
21The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
2026
25Why does one feels pain and irritation when stung by honey-bee ? Rubbing of baking soda on the stung area gives relief. How ?