how to easily separate copper from sand
Separate the copper shot from sand with a sieve. Copper shot can be picked out. Iron filings can be separated with a magnet. Benzoic acid is soluble in ether, NaCl in water (benzoic acid is somewhat soluble in water too so that must be considered) and sand is not soluble in ether or water. I will let you put all of this together. We shall be happy to review your work. I hope this helps. Okay ...