Silver
By: Jack Randle
Silver Basic information
- The symbol for silver is Ag
- The Atomic number is 47
- The Atomic mass is 107.89
- The classification is Metallic
History
- The original name for silver was Anglo-Saxon
- The origin for the symbol was from Argentum
- Silver was also mentioned in the Bible in the passage Genesis
- In 3000 B.C a man could separate lead from silver
Uses
- Used for jewelry and silverware
- Also used in photography and electric contacts
- Paints used for mirror production
Biology
- No silver in the human body
Geology
- 0.6 ppb in weight
- 0.007 ppb in the universe
- In atoms its 1 ppb in weight
- and 0.01 in atoms
Propeties
- There is silver in the earths crust
- Also in oceans
- In meteorites
- The sun
- and the universe
Interesting facts
- It is rare and expensive but not as expensive as gold
- Pure in air and water
- Tarnishes when exposed to the ozone and hydrogen sulphide
- Used to produce rain from clouds
Sources
http://www.webelements.com/silver
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