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=**SILVER;**=

** The Properties of the Silver Element **
 * Name of Element : Silver **
 * Symbol of Element : Ag **
 * Atomic Number of Silver : 47 **
 * Atomic Mass: 107.8682 amu **
 * Melting Point: 961.93 °C - 1235.08 °K **
 * Boiling Point: 2212.0 °C - 2485.15 °K **
 * Number of Protons/Electrons in Silver : 47 **
 * Number of Neutrons in Silver : 61 **
 * Crystal Structure: Cubic **
 * Density @ 293 K: 10.5 g/cm3 **
 * Color of Silver : lustrous white - silver **
 * The element Silver and the Periodic Table Find out more facts about Silver on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Silver for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Silver with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Silver element and as a Chemistry reference guide. **

** Definition of the Silver Element; A l ustrous white, ductile, malleable metallic element, occurring both uncombined and in ores such as argentite, having the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of the metals. It is highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use and is widely used in coinage, photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and printed circuits. **   **Origin / Meaning of the name Silver;** **The** ** name originates from the Old English Anglo-Saxon word 'seolfor' meaning silver. The Symbol Origin is from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. Argentina was named for this precious metal. **   **Classification of the Silver Element** **Silver** ** is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat. **  **Facts about the** **Discovery** **and History of the Silver Element;** ** Silver was discovered was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient South Americans, Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese. It is mentioned in the Bible ** **Occurrence the Silver Element** ; **Silver ore is found in native form. The other principal sources of silver are copper, copper-nickel, gold, lead and lead-zinc ores. Found in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Australia and the USA.** **Associated Uses of Silver;** **Precious metal Coinage Jewelry Tableware Dental alloys Silver fulminate is an explosive Photography** >>>>>> PICTURE FROM GOOGLE.
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