The Elements: Silver

Silver is a versatile element used in jewelry, electronics, and solar panels due to its malleability and high conductivity. It also has antibacterial properties, making it useful in water filtration systems, including those on the International Space Station. Despite being less abundant than gold, silver is valuable and beautiful.

Which of the following properties does silver share with gold and platinum?

• It is magnetic.

• It is non-reflective.

• It is malleable.

• It is brittle.

What makes silver useful in electrical circuits and solar panels?

• Its magnetic properties.

• Its lightweight nature.

• Its high conductivity.

• Its ability to change color.

Why is silver used in some water filtration systems?

• Because it is magnetic.

• Because it has antibacterial properties.

• Because it is inexpensive.

• Because it is lightweight.

Where is silver found in the Earth's crust?

• Only in volcanic regions.

• In small quantities.

• Only in oceanic crust.

• In large quantities.

How is silver often perceived in comparison to gold?

• As more valuable.

• As less valuable.

• As more abundant.

• As equally valuable.