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In a chemical reaction, substance A transfers electrons to substance B. Which statement is correct?(1 point)ResponsesSubstance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.Substance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.Substance B is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.Substance B is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.Substance A is reduced and acts as the reducing agent.

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In the scenario you described where substance A transfers electrons to substance B, we can analyze the process in terms of oxidation and reduction.

  1. Substance A is losing electrons; this means it is being oxidized.
  2. Since A is being oxidized, it is acting as the reducing agent (the substance that donates electrons).
  3. Substance B is gaining electrons, which means it is being reduced.
  4. Since B is being reduced, it acts as the oxidizing agent (the substance that accepts electrons).

Given this information, the correct statements are:

  • Substance A is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.
  • Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

If you have to choose just one statement from your options, the correct one is:

Substance A is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.