Ag
Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal.
Physical Properties
| Atomic Mass | 107.87 u |
| Density | 10.501 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1234.93 K |
| Boiling Point | 2435.0 K |
| Appearance | Lustrous white metallic |
| State at Room Temp | Solid |
Chemical Properties
| Electronegativity | 1.93 (Pauling) |
| 1st Ionization Energy | 731.0 kJ/mol |
| Electron Affinity | 125.6 kJ/mol |
| Oxidation States | +1, +2, +3 |
Atomic Properties
| Electron Configuration | [Kr] 4d10 5s1 |
| Atomic Radius | 144.0 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 145.0 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | 172.0 pm |
Discovery
| Discovered By | Known since antiquity |
| Location | Various |
| Named After | Anglo-Saxon 'seolfor'; symbol Ag from Latin 'argentum' |
About Silver
Silver is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element, and the highest thermal conductivity and reflectivity of any metal. It has been a precious metal for thousands of years and is naturally antimicrobial.
Uses & Applications
Jewelry, silverware, coins, photography, electronics, solar panels, water purification, and medical dressings.
Fun Fact
Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element, even higher than copper, but its cost prevents standard wiring use.
Isotopes
| Mass Number | Abundance | Half-Life | Stable |
| 107 | 0.51839% | - | Yes |
| 109 | 0.48161% | - | Yes |
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d10 5s1