Tabulate the differences in the characteristics of the different states of matter.

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Characteristics Solid Liquid Gas

Shape Definite Indefinite Indefinite

Volume Definite Definite Indefinite

Compressibility Incompressible Incompressible Highly compressible

Fluidity Negligible Exhibit fluidity Exhibit fluidity

Interparticle spaces Negligible Moderate Very large

Interparticle force of attraction Strong Moderate Negligible

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Characteristics	Solid	Liquid	Gas
Shape	Definite	Indefinite	Indefinite
Volume	Definite	Definite	Indefinite
Compressibility	Incompressible	Incompressible	Highly compressible
Fluidity	Negligible	Exhibit fluidity	Exhibit fluidity
Interparticle spaces	Negligible	Moderate	Very large
Interparticle force of attraction	Strong	Moderate	Negligible