How can matter be a solid if you can bend it?

Answer 1

It can be melted into a liquid and frozen into a solid.

Answer 2

When you bend a solid material, you are causing its particles (atoms or molecules) to shift and move relative to each other while still maintaining their fixed positions. This property arises from the structural arrangement of the particles within the material. The ability to bend a solid without breaking it is due to the forces that hold the particles together and allow for flexibility while still maintaining a solid state.