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Some General
Info about Silver:
Element Name:
Silver; argentum
Symbol: Ag or
(the
half- moon shape is also a sign that is represented for silver)
Atomic Mass: 107.8682
Atomic Number: 47
Melting Point: 961.93º C
Boiling Point: 2212º C
Density in Natural State: The density of
silver in its natural state is 10.501 grams per cubic centimeter at room
temperature.
Located in: Silver can be found in parts
across America, Peru and Mexico in its natural state. Silver is also
located in ores including argentite, lead, lead-zinc, copper, and gold.
Natural Abundance: There are two isotopes
of silver:
107 Ag who's natural abundance is 51.839% and 109 Ag who's natural
abundance is 48.161%.
How is it obtained: Silver can be found in
its natural state so there is no extra process needed to extract silver
from anything. However, silver can be extracted from ores including
argentite, lead, lead-zinc, copper, and gold.
Chemical Properties/ Reaction tendencies:
The chemical properties of silver include that it is considered to be
slightly more harder than gold, its both ductile and malleable. If
working with pure silver, it has the highest electrical and thermal
conductivity of all metals. It also has the lowest contact resistance.
Pure silver has a very white, shiny luster which makes it amiable for
jewelry. Silver is stable in pure air, and water but it will tarnish if
it is exposed to ozone, hydrogen sulfide, or air which has traces of
sulfur in it. **I need to find reaction tendencies of silver**
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