Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of states of matter.

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(N/A) The characteristics of the three states of matter are as follows:
$1.$ $\text{Solid}:$
- Solids have a definite volume.
- Solids do not flow.
- Solids are rigid.
- Solids have a definite shape (with few exceptions like sponge or rubber band).
- Solids are generally incompressible.
$2.$ $\text{Liquid}:$
- Liquids have a definite volume.
- Liquids tend to flow (fluids).
- Liquids are not rigid.
- Liquids do not have a definite shape; they take the shape of the container.
- Liquids are almost incompressible.
$3.$ $\text{Gas}:$
- Gases do not have a definite volume; they occupy the entire space of the container.
- Gases flow easily.
- Gases are not rigid.
- Gases do not have a definite shape.
- Gases are highly compressible.

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