Nature of Bonding in Compound AB

Medium General Chemistry Chemical Bonding

Consider two elements, A and B, which form a compound AB. Element A is a non-metal with a high electronegativity, while element B is a metal with a low electronegativity. In this compound, the electrons are not shared equally, leading to the formation of a polar bond. Based on this information, which of the following statements is most accurate about the nature of the bonding in the compound AB?

The bond between A and B is primarily ionic due to the difference in electronegativities.

The bond between A and B is purely covalent as both elements are non-metals.

The bond between A and B is non-polar due to the equal sharing of electrons.

The bond between A and B has some covalent character but is primarily ionic.

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