Atomic Number of Silver (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Silver. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Silver (That most people don't know).

Silver Overview

Atomic Number

47

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Ag (Silver)

Description

Silvery-ductile, and malleable metal

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in ores called argentite (AgS), light ruby silver (Ag3AsS3), dark ruby silver(Ag3SbS3) and brittle silver.

Uses

Used in alloys for jewelry and in other compounds for photography. It is also a good conductor, but expensive.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: siolful, (silver); symbol from Latin: argentium.

Atomic Mass

107,8682

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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