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) The destructive power of industrial explosives comes from the high-temperature generation of large volumes of gaseous substances.
(2) Ideally, the dietary Na⁺/K⁺ ratio should be less than one.
(3) Popcorn pops because of the difference in density of liquid and gaseous water.

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- The first statement is true because industrial explosives indeed release their energy by rapidly generating high temperatures and large volumes of gas, which is what causes the explosion.- The second statement is true as well; in dietary terms, it is generally recommended that the sodium-to-potassium ratio (Na/K) be less than one for better health outcomes, as high sodium can lead to hypertension while potassium can counteract those effects.- The third statement is also true. Popcorn pops because the water inside the kernel turns into steam as it heats up, and the pressure from the steam causes the kernel to explode, turning inside out.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE