The elements P and As have the same electronegativity value of ~1.19. Which of the following claims about the compound that forms from P and As is most likely to be true? A. The Phosphorous-Arsenic bond is unstable B. The Phosphorous-Arsenic bond is nonpolar covalent C. The ionic compound has the empirical formula PAs. D. The molecule of the compound will have a partial negative charge on the Phosphorous atom.

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The elements P and As have the same electronegativity value of ~1.19. Which of the following claims about the compound that forms from P and As is most likely to be true? A. The Phosphorous-Arsenic bond is unstable B. The Phosphorous-Arsenic bond is nonpolar covalent C. The ionic compound has the empirical formula PAs. D. The molecule of the compound will have a partial negative charge on the Phosphorous atom.
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