Silver (Ag) VS Copper (Cu)
A definitive side-by-side comparison of two essential element profiles.
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Main Differences
Silver (Ag) is an element in the transition metals category with an atomic number of 47. Copper (Cu) is an element in the transition metals category with an atomic number of 29.
Silver (Ag) is 1.2x denser than Copper (Cu). However, Copper (Cu) melts at a higher temperature than Silver (Ag) (a difference of 122.8 Kelvin).
Where do the names come from?
Ag Silver (Ag) Naming History
The name Silver is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, ''siolfur''.
Cu Copper (Cu) Naming History
The name Copper is derived from the Old English name 'coper' in turn derived from the Latin 'Cyprium aes', meaning a metal from Cyprus
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Silver (Ag)
Copper (Cu)
Category
Transition Metals
Transition Metals
Atomic Number
47
29
Symbol
Ag
Cu
Atomic Mass
107.868 u
63.546 u
Group
11
11
Period
5
4
Block
d-block
d-block
Standard State (at 20°C)
solid
solid
Density
10.49 g/cm³
8.96 g/cm³
Melting Point (°C)
961.78°C
1084.62°C
Melting Point (°F)
1763.2°F
1984.32°F
Melting Point (K)
1234.93 K
1357.77 K
Boiling Point (°C)
2162°C
2560°C
Boiling Point (°F)
3924°F
4640°F
Boiling Point (K)
2435 K
2835 K
Year Discovered:
Ancient
Ancient
CAS Number
7440-22-4
7440-50-8
Origin of Name:
The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, ''siolfur''.
The name is derived from the Old English name 'coper' in turn derived from the Latin 'Cyprium aes', meaning a metal from Cyprus