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 gas.

B) The solute is a solid.

C) The solute is a liquid.

D) The solute is concentrated.