Ag
Silver Symbol (Ag)
Silver is element 47 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Ag and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does Ag mean?
Ag is the chemical symbol for silver, element number 47 in the periodic table. Silver is a transition metal in group 11, period 5. It is the best electrical conductor of all metals; its symbol Ag comes from the Latin argentum.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Ag |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 47 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 107.868 |
| Group / period | 11 / 5 |
| Element category | transition metal |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s¹ 4d¹⁰ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +1 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.93 |
| Melting point | 1234.93 K (961.78 °C) |
| Boiling point | 2435 K (2161.85 °C) |
| Density | 10.501 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | Known since ancient times |
| Common compounds | AgNO₃, AgCl, Ag₂O |
How to type Ag
- Plain text: type
Ag— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as AgNO₃ — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Ag}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Ag}. - HTML:
Ag; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
The chemical symbol for silver is Ag.
What is the atomic number of silver?
Silver has atomic number 47, meaning each atom has 47 protons.
What is the electron configuration of silver?
The ground-state electron configuration of silver is [Kr]5s¹ 4d¹⁰.
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Reference: Silver on PubChem (NIH)