4. General Information
Name of element: Silver!
Symbol: Ag!
Atomic number: 47!
Atomic Mass: 107.8682!
Melting point: 1763.20°F!
Boiling Point: 3924°F!
Number of protons: 47!
Number of electrons: 47!
Number of neutrons: 61!
Classification: Metallic !
Crystal structure: Face-centered cubic!
Density: 10.5 g/cm3!
Color: grey/ silver
5. Discoverer Information
Date of discovery: Unknown, known to ancients!
Discoverer: Unknown!
Name of origin: From the old English word seller(silver) !
Uses: Mirrors, electronics, silverware, batteries, jewelry,
coatings
6. Interesting Facts About
Silver
By affecting the cell membrane chemically, silver kills
bacteria. !
Throughout ages, silver has been believed to ward off
evil spirits, bring good luck, and promote healing.!
Silver in Latin is Argentum, in French it is Argent, in
German Silber, and in Spanish Plata.