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

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

Substance B is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.
Substance B is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.

Substance A is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent.

1 answer

In a chemical reaction where substance A transfers electrons to substance B, substance A loses electrons and is therefore oxidized. Substance B gains those electrons and is reduced. Since substance B gains electrons, it acts as the oxidizing agent.

So, the correct statement is:

Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.