Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices provided. (1) Nonbonding electron pairs are present on both the H and the F in the molecule HF.
(2) The two atoms involved in a multiple covalent bond must always be atoms of the same element.
(3) A molecule of hydrogen peroxide contains more atoms than does a molecule of ammonia.

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1) False, nonbonding electron pairs are present on the F atom but not on the H atom in HF. 2) False, multiple covalent bonds can occur between different elements, not just between atoms of the same element. 3) False, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) contains 4 atoms, while ammonia (NH3) contains 4 atoms as well.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE