Natural Science

Silver is the 47th element in the periodic table. What is its Latin name?

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Argentum

Explanation

Silver (Latin: argentum) is the 47th element in the periodic table and has the chemical symbol Ag. Under standard temperature and pressure conditions, this transition metal appears as a lustrous, shiny white metal. Along with electrum and gold, silver was used for the earliest coins from the 7th century BC. Of the world's production in 2001, 40% went to industrial purposes, 33% to jewelry making, 24% to photographic goods, and 3% to coins and medals.

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Question added 2008-04-09