Silver is one of the most common metals used by humans. The chemical symbol for the element, silver, is Ag. Silver’s chemical symbol, Ag, is an abbreviation of the Latin word for silver, ‘argentum.’ The Latin word originates from “argunas”, a Sanskrit word meaning shining. It has an atomic number of forty-seven, meaning that the element has forty-seven protons in its nucleus.
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The parts of the element silver are the subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. Since the atomic number of silver is 47, the element has 47 protons. Protons are subatomic particles that have a positive charge. The number of neutrons in the element silver depends on the isotope of silver.
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Silver is a common metal used in many household and jewelry items. Silver is used in an abundance of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and crowns. This element is commonly used because it has a natural luster and “silver” color, and is considered a valuable metal. Another use for silver is in silverware.
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