Search Kids Discover

Why Silver?

  • September 7, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Silver conducts heat and electricity better than all other elements, which is why it’s used in things like solar panels and electrical circuits. Its name comes from the Anglo-Saxon seolfor, but silver’s chemical symbol, Ag, is based on its Latin name, argentum.

About the author

Kids Discover For over 25 years, we’ve been creating beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids. With a specialty in science and social studies, our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and illustrators, and subject-experts from leading institutions is committed to a single mission: to get children excited about reading and learning.