| Name | silver |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ag |
| Atomic Weight | 107.8682(2) |
| Atomic Number | 47 |
| CAS ID | 7440-22-4 |
| Group Number | 11 |
| Group Name | Coinage |
| Period Number | 5 |
| Origin of Name | Anglo Saxon, siolfur = "silver": Latin, argentum |
| Year Discovered | Prehistoric |
| Discovery Credits | Known to ancient civilizations. |
| Class | Metallic |
| Color | Silver |
| Standard State | Solid at 77 F & 298 K |
| Description | Soft, malleable metal with characteristic silver sheen. Stable to water and oxygen but attacked by sulfur compounds in air to form black sulfide layer.
Dissolves in sulfuric and nitric acid. Used in photography, silverware, jewelry, electrical industry, and glass (mirrors). Diagnostic tests: |