Silver (Ag) Properties and Facts

Element 47 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Silver?

Silver (symbol: Ag) is a transition metal with atomic number 47. Its atomic mass is 107.87 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 11.

What is the electron configuration of Silver?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s¹

What are the physical properties of Silver?

Melting point: 1234.93 K
Boiling point: 2435.0 K
Density: 10.49 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Silver?

  • Ag-107: 51.839% abundance
  • Ag-109: 48.161% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Silver?

Biological role: No essential biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in native form and in ores like argentite

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