The mass number is the number of protons plus the number of neutrons. Since there are 16 neutrons, there are 14 protons. This also corresponds to the atomic number, so this atom's atomic number is 14 which is also Silicon
Yes, anything with carbonate, hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate) at the end is a carbonate.
Examples:NaHCO3 (Sodium hydrogen carbonate or Sodium bicarbonate)Na2CO3 (Sodium carbonate)
<span>The metal that would more easily lose an electron would be potassium. It is more reactive than sodium. Also, looking on the periodic table, </span><span>from top to bottom for groups 1 and 2, reactivity increases. So, it should be potassium. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
