What is 16 and 19?

16

  • General: 16 is the natural number following 15 and preceding 17. It is a composite number, being the square of 4 (4<sup>2</sup>).
  • Mathematics: In mathematics, 16 is a power of two (2<sup>4</sup>). It is used as the base for the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/hexadecimal%20numeral%20system">hexadecimal numeral system</a>. A regular polygon with 16 sides is called a <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/hexadecagon">hexadecagon</a>.
  • Chemistry: The atomic number of sulfur is 16.
  • Computer Science: In computing, 16 bits is a common size for integers and memory addresses.

19

  • General: 19 is the natural number following 18 and preceding 20. It is a prime number.
  • Mathematics: 19 is the 8th prime number. It is a <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Mersenne%20prime">Mersenne prime</a> exponent (2<sup>19</sup> - 1 is a Mersenne prime).
  • Age: In many jurisdictions, 19 is the age of majority, granting legal rights such as voting, purchasing alcohol and tobacco, and entering into contracts.
  • Chemistry: Potassium's atomic number is 19.