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Why is the symbol of silver is Ag and not Si?

Si is silicon and Ag is silver

Both silver and silicon begin with the letters Si. However, the Latin word for silver is argentum, which means it's better to use Si for silicon, and Ag (short for argentum) for silver. Similiar to gold, which is Au (short for aurum)

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