Silver (Ag): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Silver is element 47 on the periodic table, a transition metal. At room temperature it is a solid. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DSilver quick facts
| Atomic number | 47 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ag |
| Atomic mass | 107.868 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 11, period 5 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 18, 1 |
| Discovered | Ancient times |
What is silver used for?
- Photography (silver halide film)
- Electrical contacts & conductors
- Antimicrobial wound dressings
Interesting facts about silver
- Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal
- Silver nanoparticles are used in hundreds of consumer products for their antibacterial properties
- The word "sterling" may come from "little star", a mark on some medieval silver coins
Silver has been known since ancient times, long before anyone could call it an element.
Where silver sits on the periodic table
Silver is in group 11, period 5. Tap any element to open its page.
Other transition metals
Silver questions
What is the atomic number of silver?
Silver has atomic number 47, so every silver atom has 47 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Ag and its atomic mass is 107.868.
Is silver a metal?
Silver is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 11, period 5.
What is the electron configuration of silver?
The electron configuration of silver is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹. Its electrons sit in 5 shells: 2, 8, 18, 18, 1.
What is silver used for?
Silver is used for photography (silver halide film), electrical contacts & conductors and antimicrobial wound dressings.
Who discovered silver?
Silver has been known since ancient times, long before anyone could call it an element.
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