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What is the primary ingredient in styptic powder or liquid?

  1. Salt

  2. Alum

  3. Baking soda

  4. Vinegar

The correct answer is: Alum

Styptic powder or liquid is primarily used to stop bleeding from small wounds. Alum, or aluminum potassium sulfate, is the primary ingredient in these products due to its astringent and coagulating properties. Salt, baking soda, and vinegar may also have similar properties, but they are not commonly used in styptic products. This makes option B the most fitting answer.