TASK DEFINITION: In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
PROBLEM: passage: The number of valence electrons of an element can be determined by the periodic table group (vertical column) in which the element is categorized. With the exception of groups 3--12 (the transition metals), the units digit of the group number identifies how many valence electrons are associated with a neutral atom of an element listed under that particular column.
question: the number of valence electrons in an atom of an element is equal to the group number?

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: passage: The European Exchange Rate Mechanism finally broke the one-for-one link that existed between the Irish pound and the pound sterling; by 30 March 1979 an exchange rate was introduced.
question: is the irish pound the same as the british pound?

SOLUTION: No

PROBLEM: passage: Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: SKA, ICAO: KSKA, FAA LID: SKA) is a United States Air Force base, located approximately twelve miles (20 km) southwest of Spokane, Washington.
question: is there a military base in spokane wa?

SOLUTION:
Yes