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Silver is more than just jewelry, and this 12-question quiz digs into its chemistry and everyday uses.

You will see questions such as What is the atomic number of silver? and What compound is used for small batteries?, with a few true or false items at the end.

A point that often surprises students is that pure silver is actually quite soft, so it gets mixed with other metals for strength. It also beats every other metal as a conductor of heat and electricity.

Recommended level: beginner to intermediate.

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Question 1

What is the atomic number of silver?

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What compound is formed when silver is dissolved in nitric acid?

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Silver is often combined with other metals for ___.

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Aside from water, silver does not react with ___.

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Silver nitrate is used for making the following except ___.

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Copper is more commonly used than silver because silver is ___.

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Silver is slightly harder than gold.

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What compound is formed when silver reacts with sulfur?

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Silver is the best conductor of heat and electricity.

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What is the element symbol of silver?

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What compound is used for small batteries?

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Pure silver is extremely hard.

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