47Ag
Element 47
Silver
Transition metals
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag (Greek:άργυρος árguros, Latin:argentum, both from the Indo-European root *h₂erǵ- for "grey" or "shining") and atomic number 47.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 47
- Atomic mass
- 107.868 u
- Group / Period
- 11 / 5
- Block
- d-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 10.49 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 961.8 °C
- Boiling point
- 2161.8 °C
- Electron configuration
- [Kr] 4d10 5s1
Common uses
- •Coins and jewelry
- •Photography
- •Antibacterial coatings
Discovery
Year: Known since antiquity
Discovered by: unknown, before 5000 BC
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Silver?
Silver has atomic number 47. Its symbol is Ag and its atomic mass is 107.868 u.
What category of element is Silver?
Silver is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 11, period 5 of the periodic table.
What is Silver used for?
Common uses of Silver include: Coins and jewelry, Photography, Antibacterial coatings.
When was Silver discovered?
Silver has been known since antiquity.
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