Silver (Ag)
Silver (Ag, element 47) is a transition metal in group 11, period 5. Atomic mass 107.868, electron configuration [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹, uses and facts.
About Silver
Silver is a transition metal with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a solid at room temperature, and it sits in group 11, period 5 of the periodic table. Silver has been known since antiquity.
Silver key facts
- Atomic number: 47
- Symbol: Ag
- Atomic mass: 107.868 u
- Category: transition metal
- Group: 11
- Period: 5
- State at room temperature: solid
- Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
- Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.93
- Melting point: 1234.93 K (961.78 °C)
- Boiling point: 2435 K (2161.85 °C)
- Density: 10.49 g/cm³
- Common oxidation states: 0, +1, +2, +3
Electron configuration
The electron configuration of silver is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹. The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells.
Uses of silver
- Jewelry
- Electrical contacts
- Photography
Did you know?
Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element. Your phone screen works because of silver.
Other elements in group 11 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of silver?
The atomic number of silver is 47, which means every silver atom has 47 protons.
What is the electron configuration of silver?
The electron configuration of silver is [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹.
What group and period is silver in?
Silver is a transition metal in group 11, period 5.
What state is silver at room temperature?
Silver is a solid at room temperature.
What is silver used for?
Silver is used for jewelry, electrical contacts, photography.