In a chemical reaction, substance A transfers electrons to substance B. Which statement is correct?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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 oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.
Substance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.

Substance A is reduced and acts as the reducing agent.

Answer 1

In a chemical reaction where substance A transfers electrons to substance B, the correct statement is:

Substance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.

Here's the reasoning:

• When substance A transfers electrons, it loses electrons, which means it is being oxidized.
• Substance B, receiving the electrons, is being reduced (gaining electrons).
• An oxidizing agent is the substance that gets reduced while causing another substance (in this case, substance A) to oxidize.

Thus, the statement "Substance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent" is correct.