Silver

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/silver

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the chemical element?Silver (Ag), atomic number 47. A soft, lustrous, whitish-gray transition metal
2. What is the physical properties?Exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal
3. What is silver and why is it shiny?Silver is a metal that looks shiny because it reflects light very well. It is also soft and can be shaped easily.
4. How does silver help in making electricity?Silver can carry electricity very well because its electrons move easily. That’s why it is used in wires and computer parts.

Transition Metal: Elements characterized by their ability to form multiple oxidation states and complex ions, often exhibiting colorful compounds.
Oligodynamic Effect: The biocidal property of certain metallic ions, where minute quantities can inhibit microbial growth.
Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing permanent chemical change.
Photovoltaic Effect: The generation of voltage and electric current in a material upon exposure to light.