Question

What is the chemical symbol of Silver?
1. Sr
2. Sb
3. Ag
4. Au

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ag

The correct answer is Ag.

• Ag is the chemical symbol of Silver with the atomic number 47.
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• Silver is extracted by the Patio process from its ore.
• Nitric acid (HNO₃) is used in the purification of gold and silver.
• Uses of Silver in other compounds:
  • Silver chloride is used in photochromatic glass.
  • Silver iodide is used in artificial rain.
  • Silver nitrate (AgNO₃) is used to prepare the ink used during voting.

• German Silver does not contain silver, it is called so due to its appearance.
  • It contains Copper (60%), Zinc (20%) & Nickel (20%) 
• Sr is the symbol of Strontium with atomic number 38.
• Sb is the symbol of Antimony with atomic number 51.
• Au is the symbol of Gold with the atomic number 79.