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: (1) If an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes negatively charged because protons now outnumber electrons.
(2) Nitrogen, a group VA element, possesses five valence electrons.
(3) Polyatomic ions are generally not very stable and usually lose their identity during chemical reactions.

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1) False, an atom becomes positively charged when it loses electrons. 2) True, nitrogen is in group VA and has five valence electrons. 3) False, polyatomic ions can be stable and retain their identity in many reactions.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE