Question

in a chemical reaction, substance a transfers electrons to substance b. which statement is correct? (1 point)
substance a is oxidized and acts as the oxidizing agent
substance b is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent
substance a is reduced and acts as the reducing agent
substance b is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent

Explanation:

In a redox reaction, the substance that donates electrons is oxidized and acts as the reducing agent. The substance that accepts electrons is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent. Since substance A transfers electrons to substance B, substance A is oxidized (loses electrons) and is the reducing agent, while substance B is reduced (gains electrons) and is the oxidizing agent.

Answer:

Substance B is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent