🔹 Basic Information

• Element Name: Silver
• Discovered By: Known since ancient times (used by early civilizations)
• Year of Discovery: Ancient (no exact year)
• Category: Transition Metal
• Group: 11 (Group IB – Transition Metals)
• State at Room Temperature: Solid (shiny, white metal) ⚙️

Silver is famous for its lustrous shine, high conductivity, and antimicrobial properties.

🔸 Chemical Properties

• Chemical Symbol: Ag
• Atomic Number: 47
• Atomic Mass: ~107.87 u
• Valency: Commonly +1
• Electronic Configuration: [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹

Silver is very conductive, both for electricity and heat, and resists corrosion in many environments.

📘 Basic Things to Know

Silver has been used for thousands of years in coins, jewelry, and utensils. It is one of the best conductors of electricity, making it valuable for electronics.

🤔 Interesting Facts

• Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals, even better than copper! ⚡
• It’s naturally antibacterial, so it’s used in wound dressings and medical devices. 🩹
• Silver’s shiny surface makes it a popular choice for mirrors, jewelry, and silverware. 💍🍽️
• Historically, silver was used as money and in coins for centuries. 💰
• Silver tarnishes when exposed to sulfur compounds, forming a black layer called silver sulfide.

🔧 Common Uses

• Jewelry and Silverware: For its beautiful shine and durability. 💎🍽️
• Electronics: Used in circuits, switches, and connectors due to high conductivity. 💻
• Photography: Silver halides were once widely used in film photography. 📸
• Medical Applications: Used for its antibacterial properties in wound dressings and coatings. 🏥
• Mirrors and Coatings: Creates highly reflective surfaces. 🪞

📚 Conclusion

Silver is a beautiful, shiny metal that’s not just for jewelry but also a key player in electronics and medicine. For students, silver shows how natural properties like conductivity and antibacterial action can be super useful in everyday life! 🔬✨