Silver (symbol Ag) is element number 47 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 107.87, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 5 and group 11 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 18, 1. The short electron configuration of Silver is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹. Known uses of Silver include Jewelry, Coins and Photography.
The electron configuration of Silver (Ag), with 47 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 5) is highlighted:
Distribution of 47 electrons of Silver across shells K to O:
The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.
The atomic number of Silver (Ag) is 47; that is, every atom of it has 47 protons.
The electron configuration of Silver (Ag) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s¹; in short form it is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹, and its last shell is 5s¹.
The chemical symbol of Silver is Ag.
Silver is located in period 5 and group 11 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.
The atomic mass of Silver is about 107.87 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Silver under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Silver include Jewelry, Coins and Photography.
Silver has been known to humans since prehistoric times and has no single discoverer.
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