Silver (Ag)
Argentum
Silver (Ag) is a transition metal in period 5, group 11. Its relative atomic mass is 107.87 and the molar mass of the atom is 107.87 g/mol.
Atomic number 47
Atomic mass 107.87
Molar mass 107.87 g/mol
Category Transition metal Solid
Properties of silver
| Atomic number | 47 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ag |
| Latin name | Argentum |
| Relative atomic mass | 107.87 |
| Molar mass | 107.87 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | 11, 5, d |
| Category | Transition metal |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹ |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.93 |
| Atomic radius | 160 pm |
Electron configuration of silver
Electrons per shell
K2L8M18N18O1
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
Noble-gas notation
47 protons · 47 electrons[Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
Formula and compounds of silver
Simple substanceAgsilverMolar mass of Ag: 107.87 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of silver is 107.87, so the molar mass of the atom is 107.87 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s¹. Noble-gas notation: [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s¹.