mathematical symbol for period is "T"
(May not be 100% correct as there may be more context, but I hope this helps! Have a nice day!)
We can tell it won't be Claim 1 as Claim 1 compares a reddish-brown substance to a gray/white substance.
I am going to go with Claim 3 is most supported by the evidence because of the three descriptions of the different substances, none of them match.
In order for a solute to dissolve in a solvent, the attractive forces in a solute need to be broken. So, the best option is A.