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    Ag

    Silver

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 47 • Atomic Mass: 107.8700 u • Period: 5 • Group: 11

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s¹ 4d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.93
    Palladium (Pd)Cadmium (Cd)
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    Occurrence

    Silver is found in various natural sources, including minerals, rocks, and the Earth's crust.

    • 66th most abundant element in Earth's crust (0.075 ppm)
    • Sometimes found as native metal
    • Often associated with gold, copper, and lead deposits
    • Major minerals include argentite, acanthite, and horn silver
    • Present in small amounts in seawater