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

1 answer

In the given scenario where substance A transfers electrons to substance B:

  • Substance A is oxidized (loses electrons).
  • Substance B is reduced (gains electrons).

Thus, based on the definitions:

  • The substance that loses electrons (substance A) acts as the reducing agent.
  • The substance that gains electrons (substance B) acts as the oxidizing agent.

Therefore, the correct statement is:

Substance A is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent.