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

Question

Responses

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 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.

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.

Explanation:

• When substance A transfers electrons, it loses electrons and is thereby oxidized.
• Conversely, substance B gains those electrons and is reduced.
• The oxidizing agent is the substance that gains electrons and is reduced itself, which in this case is substance B.