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: [[Silver]] as 47 [[proton]]s and 61 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 47 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 108. | : [[Silver]] as 47 [[proton]]s and 61 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Atomic Number]] of 47 and an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 108. | ||
| − | : [[Silver]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Silver]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
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: [[Silver]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Silver]] is a [[metal]] [[element]] so it is a good [[Thermal Conductor|thermal conductor]] and a good [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Silver]] has 61 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 108. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Silver]] has 61 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 108. | ||
| − | : [[Silver]] is in [[Period]] | + | : [[Silver]] is in [[Period]] 5 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 5 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. |
: [[Silver]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | : [[Silver]] loses [[electron]]s to form [[Positive Charge|positive]] [[Metal Ion|metal ions]]. | ||
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Revision as of 08:00, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:SilverSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Silver.
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 Iodine
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.