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Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag (Latin: argentum) and atomic number 47.

Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag (Latin: argentum) and atomic number 47. It is the second element of the copper group and is, therefore, a d-block element or as commonly referred to a transition element or . (compare IUPAC Red Book 2005, IR-3.5)
Unrecognized by the IUPAC is the still sometimes used name "coinage metals".

$$ \scriptstyle\Tiny \begin{array}{l|cccccccccccccccccc} \text{Gr.} &1 &2 &3 &4 &5 &6 &7 &8 &9 &10 &11 &12 &13 &14 &15 &16 &17 &18\\ \text{Per.}\\\hline 1& \ce{^1H} & &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&\ce{^2He}\\ 2& \ce{^3Li}& \ce{^4Be}& &&&&&&&&&&\ce{^5B}& \ce{^6C}& \ce{^7N}& \ce{^8O}& \ce{^9F}& \ce{^{10}Ne}\\ 3& \ce{^{11}Na}& \ce{^{12}Mg}& &&&&&&&&&&\ce{^{13}Al}& \ce{^{14}Si}& \ce{^{15}P}& \ce{^{16}S}& \ce{^{17}Cl}& \ce{^{18}Ar}\\ 4& \ce{^{19}K}& \ce{^{20}Ca}& \ce{^{21}Sc}& \ce{^{22}Ti}& \ce{^{23}V}& \ce{^{24}Cr}& \ce{^{25}Mn}& \ce{^{26}Fe}& \ce{^{27}Co}& \ce{^{28}Ni}& \color{\orange}{\ce{^{29}Cu}}& \ce{^{30}Zn}& \ce{^{31}Ga}& \ce{^{32}Ge}& \ce{^{33}As}& \ce{^{34}Se}& \ce{^{35}Br}& \ce{^{36}Kr}\\ 5& \ce{^{37}Rb}& \ce{^{38}Sr}& \ce{^{39}Y}& \ce{^{40}Zr}& \ce{^{41}Nb}& \ce{^{42}Mo}& \ce{^{43}Tc}& \ce{^{44}Ru}& \ce{^{45}Rh}& \ce{^{46}Pd}& \color{\red}{\ce{^{47}Ag}}& \ce{^{48}Cd}& \ce{^{49}In}& \ce{^{50}Sn}& \ce{^{51}Sb}& \ce{^{52}Te}& \ce{^{53}I}& \ce{^{54}Xe}\\ 6&\ce{^{55}Cs}& \ce{^{56}Ba}& \text{*}& \ce{^{72}Hf}& \ce{^{73}Ta}& \ce{^{74}W}& \ce{^{75}Re}& \ce{^{76}Os}& \ce{^{77}Ir}& \ce{^{78}Pt}& \color{\orange}{\ce{^{79}Au}}& \ce{^{80}Hg}& \ce{^{81}Tl}& \ce{^{82}Pb}& \ce{^{83}Bi}& \ce{^{84}Po}& \ce{^{85}At}& \ce{^{86}Rn}\\ 7& \ce{^{87}Fr}& \ce{^{88}Ra}& \text{**}& \ce{^{104}Rf}& \ce{^{105}Db}& \ce{^{106}Sg}& \ce{^{107}Bh}& \ce{^{108}Hs}& \ce{^{109}Mt}& \ce{^{110}Ds}& \color{\orange}{\ce{^{111}Rg}}& \ce{^{112}Cn}& \ce{^{113}Uut}& \ce{^{114}Fl}& \ce{^{115}Uup}& \ce{^{116}Lv}& \ce{^{117}Uus}& \ce{^{118}Uuo}\\\hline \end{array}\\ \scriptstyle\Tiny \begin{array}{lc} \text{* Lanthanoide}& \ce{^{57}La}& \ce{^{58}Ce}& \ce{^{59}Pr}& \ce{^{60}Nd}& \ce{^{61}Pm}& \ce{^{62}Sm}& \ce{^{63}Eu}& \ce{^{64}Gd}& \ce{^{65}Tb}& \ce{^{66}Dy}& \ce{^{67}Ho}& \ce{^{68}Er}& \ce{^{69}Tm}& \ce{^{70}Yb}& \ce{^{71}Lu}\\ \text{** Actinoide}& \ce{^{89}Ac}& \ce{^{90}Th}& \ce{^{91}Pa}& \ce{^{92}U}& \ce{^{93}Np}& \ce{^{94}Pu}& \ce{^{95}Am}& \ce{^{96}Cm}& \ce{^{97}Bk}& \ce{^{98}Cf}& \ce{^{99}Es}& \ce{^{100}Fm}& \ce{^{101}Md}& \ce{^{102}No}& \ce{^{103}Lr} \\ \end{array} $$

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Separating a powdered mixture of Zinc Oxide and Silver Oxide

I have some powders that contain silver, $\ce{Ag2O, ZnO}$ and maybe some $\ce{AgO}$ Can I wash powders with $\ce{NaOH}$ to remove $\ce{ZnO}$ (as Sodium zincate) without any silver or silver oxides loss?
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Vaporized silver

Silver vaporized in a propane oxygen flame condensed onto borosilicate glass is highly reactive to the flame atmosphere. The silver coating seems to disappear in an oxidizing flame yet turns yellows and browns in a reducing flame. The level of…
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why does silver chloride darken when exposed to electromagnetic radiation

All I know about this is that it does but I have no idea as to why and when I ask the only answer I get is "Because it does" which isn't helpful in the least. If I could get a good, well-said response, that would be great.
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Why does HCl both precipitate and dissolve Silver?

Adding $\ce{HCl}$ to silver nitrate solution causes silver chloride to precipitate. Adding more $\ce{HCl}$ causes the silver to re-dissolve. What is happening to the silver chloride when it re-dissolves?
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Silver nitrate mirror on 3d printed sla resin

For a project, I need to develop special array of reflectors. Usually this is done through a process of plastic injection and vapor deposition, however the prototyping cost is very high. Another solution I would like to explore is to 3d print the…
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Is there any material that can prevent silver from tarnishing?

I am designing a machine that uses paper-thin sheets of silver. I am trying to find a material that can cover the silver to prevent it from tarnishing over time. The material does not have to be abrasive-resistant, as the silver will be placed in a…
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Preventing silver tarnish with copper

I am examining methods for storing silver bullion (both .999 fine and 90% silver) in such a way that it does not tarnish and want you to evaluate a suggested solution. I know there are commercial products intended to prevent or slow tarnish, such…
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Are raw unrefined silver ore rocks dangerous to touch?

A Farmer has come across an ancient, unrefined silver ore rock on his land. It cuts through like solid silver. It was probably left over from medieval coinage times. He did get a small amount of dust. Is this dangerous? I hear it can contain…
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How to Dissolve AgNO3 in ZnAc Solution?

In the preparation of $\ce{Ag}$ doped $\ce{ZnO}$ thin films by sol-gel method, I dissolved zinc acetate in 2-propanol while adding DEA and the solution is ready. After that I added different concentrations of $\ce{AgNO3}$ to the solution, stirring…