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SILVER! by: Madison http://www.webelements.com/

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Silver!

Silver!by: Madison http://www.webelements.com/

Physical PropertiesThe color is silverIts a solid metalIt conducts thermal energy very wellIts ductile and malleable

Crystalline Structure The crystalline structure is cubic- its close together

Atomic StructureSymbol: AgAtomic number: 47Atomic Mass: 107.868Protons: 47Electrons: 47Neutrons: 48

Where is Silver?Block: d-blockPeriod: 11Group: 5Electron configuration: [Kr]5s14d10

Uses of SilverSilverwareUseful in photographyElectrical contactsJewelry

More Uses of SilverBatteriesIn explosivesUsed in some paintsUsed in glass

7Where is it found?Silver is rare Its expensive but not as much as gold. Silver is found mostly in Mexico and the U.S.

Chemical PropertiesIt has the lowest contact resistance of all the metalsStable in pure air and waterTarnishes in exposure with ozone, hydrogen sulfide, or air that contains sulfur

Interesting FactsIn its natural state its very whiteThe name comes from Latin and GreekIt can be used in medicineIt can reflect imagesCan be found with other metals Silver Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOw_bHXiA-c