Basic Facts
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
What element family does silver belong to?
Transition metals
What metal is often used to make silverware?
Silver
Was silver used by ancient civilizations?
Yes
Is silver more or less conducive than copper?
More conductive
What is the atomic number of silver?
47
What is the chemical symbol for silver's most common ion?
Ag+
What type of jewelry is commonly made from silver?
Rings
What valuable metal is often found alongside silver?
Gold
Does silver occur naturally in Earth's curst?
Yes
What color is silver as a metal?
Shiny white or silver
Is silver a good or poor conductor of electricity?
Good conductor
Why is silver used in electrical equipment?
It conducts electricity very well.
Buying and selling goods
What causes silver to tarnish and turn dark?
A reaction with sulfur containing substances.
Is silver a metal or a nonmetal?
Metal
What is silver's atomic mass, rounded to a whole number?
108
What type of photography used silver compounds to capture images?
Film photography
What chemical symbol comes from the latin word argentum?
Ag
Is silver magnetic under normal conditions?
962 Celsius
Because it can help limit the growth of certain microbes
What famous mountain in Bolivia was known for its silver mines?
Cerro Rico
What is the only metal that conducts electricity better than silver?