Silver (Ag) — Element 47: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Silver(Ag) — Element 47
Silver (Ag) is a transition metal with atomic number 47 and atomic mass 107.868. It has melting point 1234.93 K (962 °C), boiling point 2435 K (2162 °C), density 10.501 g/cm³. It sits in group 11 and period 5 of the periodic table and has been known since antiquity.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 107.8680 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Kr]5s1 4d10 |
| Oxidation states | +1 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.93 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 172 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.576 eV |
| Electron affinity | 1.302 eV |
| Melting point | 1234.93 K |
| Boiling point | 2435 K |
| Density | 10.501 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | Ancient |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of silver?
The ground-state electron configuration of silver is [Kr]5s1 4d10.
What group and period is silver in?
Silver (Ag) is in group 11 and period 5 of the periodic table, classified as a transition metal.
What is the melting point of silver?
Silver melts at 1234.93 K (962 °C).
What is the standard state of silver?
Silver is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .