Which of the following situations results from the transfer of an electron to a more electronegative atom?
A)The electron loses potential energy.
B)The electron gains potential energy.
C)The electron gains kinetic energy.
D)The electron oxidizes the more electronegative atom.

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When an electron is transferred to a more electronegative atom, the electron is essentially moving closer to the positively charged nucleus of the more electronegative atom. This results in a decrease in potential energy for the electron.

Which of the Following Situations Results from the Transfer of an Electron