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) Alkanes have limited solubility in water and are less dense than water.
(2) Propane is an alkane in which both 1^o and 2^o carbon atoms are present.
(3) Some, but not all cycloalkanes, can exist is cis-trans isomeric forms.

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Alkanes are non-polar and have limited solubility in water, and they are less dense than water. Propane is an alkane with both primary (1°) and secondary (2°) carbon atoms. Some cycloalkanes, depending on their ring size and substituents, can exhibit cis-trans isomerism.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE