Which element could likely substitute for Si in a solid solution? carbon
phosphorous
aluminum
sulfur

aluminum

Explanation:aluminum is a precious metal which means that it can be changed into a liquid solid or gas

Carbon (C)

Explanation:

Si and C can subsitute for each other.

explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.