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

Responses

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.
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 B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

1 answer

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

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

Therefore, the best option from your list based on standard definitions is:

Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

This means that substance A loses electrons (is oxidized) and substance B gains electrons (is reduced).