Question

What is the symbol and valency of silver?

Answer 1

Symbol of silver

• The symbol of silver is $\mathrm{Ag}$.
• The atomic number of silver is $47$.

Valency of silver

• The combining power (or capacity) of an element is known as its valency.
• The number of electrons per shell for silver is $2,8,18,18,1$.
• One electron is present in the outermost shell of silver. So, the most common valency of silver is $1$.