Define the following terms: $(i)$ Rigidity,$(ii)$ Compressibility,and $(iii)$ Density. Compare any two states of matter on the basis of the above-defined properties.

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(A) $(i)$ Rigidity: The property of matter to maintain its shape even when an external force is applied.
$(ii)$ Compressibility: The property of matter by virtue of which its particles can be brought closer to each other by applying external pressure.
$(iii)$ Density: The mass per unit volume of a substance,defined as $\text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}$.
PropertySolidLiquidGas
RigidityRigidFluidFluid
CompressibilityNegligibleVery lowHigh
DensityHighLess than solidsLeast

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