Silver (Ag) is a chemical element with atomic number (Z) 47, group 11, period 5, and atomic weight 107.868. The pure Silver (Ag) is nearly white, lustrous, soft, very ductile that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. Silver is not a chemically active metal, used as a precious metal and its halide salts, especially silver nitrate, are also widely used in photography. (Refer to the Chemical Element; Periodic Table)
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