Atomic Symbol 47 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 47?

The answer is Silver (Ag). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Silver that people don't know. Let me show you:

Silver Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ag (Silver)

Description

Silvery-ductile, and malleable metal

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

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

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Atomic Number

47

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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