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) In Arrhenius acid-base theory, the acidic species is the hydronium ion and the basic species is the hydroxide ion.
(2) An amphiprotic substance can function as either a Bronsted-Lowry acid or a Bronsted-Lowry base.
(3) All soluble salts are strong electrolytes.
A) All three statements are true.
B) Two of the three statements are true.
C) Only one of the statements is true.
D) None of the statements is true.

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(1) is false because in Arrhenius acid-base theory, the acidic species is the hydrogen ion and the basic species is the hydroxide ion. 
(2) is true because amphiprotic substances can donate or accept a proton depending on the reaction conditions. 
(3) is false because some soluble salts, such as those containing weak acids or bases, may not completely ionize in solution and thus are weak electrolytes. Therefore, only two out of the three statements are true.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE