Silver is a transition metal with an atomic number of 47 that has been used throughout history for jewelry, money, and other applications due to its conductive and malleable properties. It is found naturally with gold and other minerals, has a melting point of 962°C, and while not very combustible, can change color when other chemicals are applied due to its reactivity.

1. By Emily Rueber Silver

2. Basic Facts Atomic number:47 Atomic mass:107.9 Family name: Coinage metal Group name: Transition metals Silver is in Group 11 Is a metal and a solid Good conductor of electricity and heat

3. History The discoverer of silver is unknown because it was discovered before the Bible was written. Silver was discovered in prehistoric times. The name origin of silver is from the Old English word seolfor .

4. Physical Properties Density: 10.49 g/cm 3 at 15 °C Melting point: 962°C Boiling point: 2162°C

5. Chemical Properties Reactivity: does not react well with many elements Combustibility: not very combustible Color change: color change happens as other chemicals and elements are applied to silver

6. Interesting Facts Most malleable and ductile of all metals except for gold Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and sulfides dissolve silver Silver occurs naturally in rocks with gold, sulfur, minerals, and ores

7. Uses of Silver Musical instruments Medicines Tableware and flatware Explosives Money Jewelry