Which of the following sets correctly lists the temperatures of three substances in order from lowest to highest?

• A. Substance A: 40 °C, Substance B: 25 °C, Substance C: 10 °C
• B. Substance A: 25 °C, Substance B: 10 °C, Substance C: 40 °C
• C. Substance A: 25 °C, Substance B: 40 °C, Substance C: 10 °C
• D. Substance A: 10 °C, Substance B: 25 °C, Substance C: 40 °C

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the temperatures given for each substance: Substance A, Substance B, and Substance C.
2. List the temperatures numerically: 40 °C, 25 °C, and 10 °C.
3. Compare the temperatures to determine their order from lowest to highest.
4. Arrange the substances according to their temperatures in ascending order.
5. Verify that the final order matches the correct answer: Substance A at 10 °C, Substance B at 25 °C, and Substance C at 40 °C.