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__**Silver**__ Atomic symbol: Ag Atomic number: 47 Atomic mass: 108 Electronic configuration: 2, 8, 18, 18, 1 Group: II Period: 5 Density (g/cc): 10.5 Description: Very soft and malleable silver metal. Appearance and odor vary depending upon specific compound. Lustrous white.

Silver is a transition metal and can be found in between copper and gold. It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals but has greater cost compared to copper. High melting point of 961.78 °C hence, normally in solid phase. It is composed of two stable isotopes 107 &109 Ag. Both of them are almost equal in abundance, which is rare in the periodic table.

It was discovered about 4000 BC and in the past was considered more precious than Gold. There are many uses of Silver, it can be used as currency, decrorative items and mirrors. Silver is being used to produce coins and jewelry. They can also be used to construct muscical instruments. It has been used for thousands of years and as the basis for many monetary system.

Facts: -Silver is only shiny when polished. -Pure silver is extremely soft. -It is harder than Gold but softer than Copper. -In fourteen languages, the words for silver and money are the same.


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