Is cottage cheese a compound or mixture?

Here's why:

* Compound: A compound is formed when two or more elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio.

* Mixture: A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties.

Cottage cheese is made by separating the solids from milk. It contains various components like milk solids, water, and sometimes added ingredients like salt or cream. These components remain distinct within the cottage cheese, and their individual properties aren't changed by the process of making cottage cheese.

Therefore, cottage cheese is a mixture, not a compound.