Silver (Ag)
"The Silver Bullet, the super-conductive, reflective hero who is the nemesis of werewolves."
A memorable persona to anchor Ag in your mind.
10.49
Grams per cm³
961.78
Celsius (°C)
172
Radius (pm)
Daily Life Link
Silver is found in jewelry, silverware, and old photographic film.
Discovery & History
Year Discovered
Ancient
Discovered By
Unknown
Origin of Name
"The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, ''siolfur''."
Technical Properties
Atomic Mass
107.868 u
Standard State
solid
Boiling Point
2162°C
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d105s1
1st Ionization Energy
7.576 eV
Electron Affinity
N/A
Oxidation States
"Silver is a soft, white, lustrous metal."
Did You Know?
It has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
Its chemical symbol, Ag, comes from the Latin word 'argentum', which means 'silver' or 'white'.
Polished silver is the most reflective of all metals, which is why it has been used to make high-quality mirrors.
Silver compounds are toxic to bacteria and other microorganisms, a property used for centuries to disinfect water and prevent infections.