47Ag107.87
Silver
Transition metalsHard, shiny metals that conduct heat and electricity well and often form coloured compounds.
[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
- Atomic number
- 47
- Atomic mass
- 107.87
- Protons
- 47
- Neutrons
- 61 (most common)
- Electrons
- 47
- Shells
- 2, 8, 18, 18, 1
- State at 25 °C
- Solid
- Position
- Group 11, period 5
Proton (+)Neutron (0)Electron (−)
Discovered byKnown since ancient times
Silver has been mined and treasured for over 5,000 years and used as money across the world.
Did you know?
- It conducts electricity better than any other element.
- The shiny varq on Indian sweets is edible pure silver leaf.
Where it's found
- Ores, often mixed with lead or copper
- Sometimes as pure metal
What it's used for
- Jewellery
- Mirrors
- Solar cells and electronics
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