Silver
SIL-ver
Silver (Ag) is a silver metal that has the atomic number 47 in the periodic table. It is a Transition metal and located in Group 11 of the periodic table. It has the symbol Ag.
Silver is a metal that has been known since prehistoric times and its discoverer are unknown. Silver can be found in the earth’s crust unbound to any ores. It is one of the first elements that were discovered and used by humans. Silver objects dating to 4000BC have been found in Greece. Silver’s chemical symbol Ag is an abbreviation of the Latin ‘Argunas’ Which means shining. Silver is a relatively soft metal which is ductile and conducts electricity. Silver is widely used as an alloy to produce jewelry and also in the photographic industry as silver nitrate. It is located in Group 11 as a Transition metal. It has a melting point of 1555°c and a boiling point of 2960°c.
FAQ's
Known to the ancients.
4000 BC
Uses
Used in alloys for jewelry and in other compounds for photography. It is also a good conductor, but expensive.
Sources
Found in ores called argentite (AgS), light ruby silver (Ag3AsS3), dark ruby silver(Ag3SbS3) and brittle silver.
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Nathan M
Nathan has a degree in BSc Biomedical Chemistry at Warwick University and a degree in PGCE Science at Wolverhampton University, UK. Nathan's subject matter ranges from general chemistry and organic chemistry. Nathan also created the curriculum on Breaking Atom in the course page.
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