From Arsenic to Zirconium

SILVER, Ag

MIRROR, MIRROR . . .

Oh silver transfers charge ’n’ heat like none you’ve ever seen,

Its Tollens’ test reflects so well . . . with aldehydes, I mean!

On knives ’n’ forks, in jewelry too;

In glass for “shades” (just add Cu);

While photogenic Ag⁺ kept wounds bug-free ’n’ clean.

Oh silver transfers charge ’n’ heat like none you’ve ever seen,

GROUP 11 TRANSITION METAL

Silver is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal that boasts the best thermal and electrical conductivity of any element.

Its Tollens’ test reflects so well . . . with aldehydes, I mean!

Silver has the highest reflective ability of any element on the periodic table, which ...