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 A is reduced and acts as the reducing agent.
Substance A is reduced and acts as the reducing agent.

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

Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

Answer 1

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

Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

Here's the reasoning:

• When substance A transfers electrons, it loses electrons and is oxidized.
• Substance B, which gains electrons, is reduced.
• The substance that is reduced (substance B) acts as the oxidizing agent because it facilitates the oxidation of substance A by accepting the electrons.

So, to summarize:

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