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  • Silver (Ag) Atomic Structure: Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
    The atomic number of silver (Ag) is 47, which means that a neutral silver atom has 47 protons in its nucleus.

    The number of neutrons in an atom can vary, giving rise to different isotopes of the same element. The most common isotope of silver, denoted as Ag-107, has 60 neutrons.

    Since the atom is neutral, the number of electrons must be equal to the number of protons. Therefore, a neutral silver atom has 47 electrons orbiting its nucleus.

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