Use the information to answer the following question.
The solubility of a substance at varying temperatures is listed:
1.1 g solute per 100 g solution at 20oC
0.8 g of solute per 100 g solution at 30oC
0.4 g of solute per 100 g solution at 40oC
Based on the data, what can you infer about this solute?
A) The solute is a solid.
B) The solute is a liquid.
C) The solute is a gas.
D) The solute is concentrated.