Silver (Ag)

Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.

Atomic Number

47

Atomic Mass

107.87 u

Category

transition metal

Phase

solid

Density

10.49 g/cm³

Electron Shells

2, 8, 18, 18, 1

Atomic Structure

Protons: 47 • Electrons: 47 • Neutrons: Varies by isotope

Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s¹ 4d¹⁰

Discovery

Unknown