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The poison gland-an ants poison gland holds a chemical that smells like vinegar. This chemical is called formic acid. Formic acid is used by the ants to kill their prey and to ward off attackers. The ants first bite their enemy then spray it with formic acid. Get it?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoCorrect answer is Formic Acid or Methanoic Acid. Occurs also in the 'stingers' of bees
Hydrochloric Acid. This is used for many other things, too! Thanks for asking!
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∙ 16y agoformaic acid
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∙ 12y agoformic acid(i think)
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What acid is present in grapes - malic acid tartaric acid acetic acid citric acid?
Tartaric acid is present there. Its also present in grapes. Tartaric acid is present there. Its also present in grapes.
Do ants make baking soda?
No, ants do not make baking soda. No, ants make Formaic Acid. CH402
What is the name and formula of the acid used by some ants as a weapons?
The ants have Formic acid, HCOOH.Added:Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae, so acid and family name are 'related' quite logically!
Is an ant sting acidic or alkaline?
An ants sting is Formic Acid
Is tartaric acid present in amla?
tartaric acid is present in tamarind i.e. imli vitamin c / ascorbic acid is present in amlas
What is the scientific name for the acid in ants?
The acid in ants is formic acid.
What acid is ants?
When ants sting they use formic acid. It is the simplest organic acid.
Do ants have acid?
Many species of ants produce formic acid in their venom.
Does boric acid kill carpenter ants?
Killing ants with boric acid.
What kind of acid do ants produce?
Ants and some other stinging insects release formic acidwhen they bite. Some plants, such as nettles, also release formic acid when touched.
What acid do ants that can sting contain?
Formic acid.
What is are the family families of ants that make formic acid?
fire ants
What acid is in a bullet ants sting?
Probably formic acid (methanoic acid).
What is the name of the acid found in the certain ants?
Formic acid
What acid is present in grapes - malic acid tartaric acid acetic acid citric acid?
Tartaric acid is present there. Its also present in grapes. Tartaric acid is present there. Its also present in grapes.
Do ants make baking soda?
No, ants do not make baking soda. No, ants make Formaic Acid. CH402
What acid does ants have in there stings?
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid. HCOOH.
