Which of the following describes the result of transferring an electron from a less electronegative atom to a more electronegative atom?
A)The more electronegative atom is reduced,and energy is released.
B)The more electronegative atom is reduced,and energy is consumed.
C)The more electronegative atom is oxidized,and energy is consumed.
D)The more electronegative atom is oxidized,and energy is released.

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When an electron is transferred from a less electronegative atom to a more electronegative atom, the more electronegative atom gains an electron, which is a reduction process, and this transfer typically releases energy due to the stabilization that occurs when electrons move to more electronegative atoms.

Which of the Following Describes the Result of Transferring an Electron