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Yttrium, a rare earth metal, has a silver-grey color and metallic luster. It also appears highly crystalline. Yttrium displays chemical properties similar to those of rare earth elements. It dissolves in both mineral acids and alkalis, which are chemical opposites of one another.
Nitric acid: This is the best solvent for silver metal. Silver dissolves easily in nitric acid, releasing nitrogen dioxide fumes and forming a colorless solution of silver nitrate. Here is a video by NurdRage on YouTube demonstrating the process.