Silver
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Silver is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 47.
About Silver
Molecular Structure
- Silver has the chemical symbol Ag.
- Silver atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Silver as 47 protons and 61 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 47 and an atomic mass of 108.
- Silver is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Properties
- Silver is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Silver is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Silver is malleable.
- Silver is sonorous.
- Silver is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Silver is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 47 protons in the nucleus.
About Silver
Molecular Structure
- Silver has the chemical formula Ag.
- Silver atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Silver has 61 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 108.
- Silver is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
- Silver loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Silver forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Silver is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Silver is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Silver is malleable.
- Silver is sonorous.
- Silver is ductile.