Atomic Properties
- Atomic Number
- 47
- Atomic Mass
- 107.8700 u
- Electron Configuration
- [Kr] 4d10 5s1
- Electronegativity
- 1.93
- Block
- d-block
- Group
- 11
- Period
- 5
Physical Properties
- Phase (STP)
- solid
- Melting Point
- 1234.93 K
- Boiling Point
- 2435.00 K
- Density
- 10.4900 g/cm³
About Silver
Highest electrical and thermal conductivity; used in jewelry and electronics.
Why "Ag" for Silver?
Ag←Argentum(Latin)
The symbol Ag comes from "Argentum," the Latin word for silver, related to the Greek "argyros" meaning "white" or "shining." Argentina is named after this element due to early silver mining.
Isotopes of Silver
Silver has 2 naturally occurring isotopes.
| Isotope | Mass Number | Atomic Mass (u) | Abundance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107Ag | 107 | 106.9050916 | 51.84% | Stable |
| 109Ag | 109 | 108.9047553 | 48.16% | Stable |
Data source: NIH PubChem (aggregated from IUPAC, NIST)