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In each of the following multiple-choice questions, 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:
-Statements: (1) No more than two visibly distinct phases may be present in a homogeneous mixture.
(2) Elements are chemically rather than physically combined in a compound.
(3) A common characteristic for both solids and liquids is a definite volume.
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) FALSE - A homogeneous mixture can have more than two visibly distinct phases, such as oil and water in salad dressing.
(2) TRUE - Elements in a compound are chemically combined through bonding, not just physically mixed.
(3) TRUE - Both solids and liquids have a definite volume, unlike gases. 
Therefore, only statement (2) is true, and statement (3) is true, making a total of two true statements. The best choice is B, "Two of the three statements are true."

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