The top row of transition metals in the middle of the periodic table have electronegativities ranging from 1.4 to 1.9. Which kind of bond are these metals likely to form with one another, and why? They are likely to form ionic bonds because the higher electronegative atoms will take electrons from the atoms with lower electronegativities.

They are likely to form covalent bonds because their electronegativities are close together, making them likely to share electrons.

They are likely to form ionic bonds because their electronegativities are close together, making them likely to share electrons.

They are likely to form covalent bonds because the higher electronegative atoms will take electrons from the atoms with lower electronegativities.