8gb ram for my mid2009 MacBook pro??

So I have a MacBook5,5 mid2009 MacBook pro and I want to upgrade to 8gb of ram and the problem is that one of my slots for the memory doesn't work anymore so I isn't have one working slot. The max ram I can have is 8gb for my MacBook. If I just get one 8gb stick would it work? And just leave the other slot empty? Also is there a difference if I just get one 8gb stick opposed to two 4gb sticks?

My mistake, they confirmed 8GB - not 16BG - apologies, which I had originally intended to say. Here is the link:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

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Hi.
So, I'm fairly new when it comes to Macbooks or apple products in general, so sorry if it seems like a bit of a strange question.
I am buying a Macbook Pro Retina (newest one available), with standard i5 and 256 GB storage. The question is whether I should get 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM.
It will be used for studies and personal use. Mostly a lot of text-programs, like word, iBook, PowerPoint and so on, a lot of internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music, light photo editing, sims type game. My worry is that I have several things up at the same time, and also that I would like to upgrade the programs I use, as well as the OS, and need the Macbook lasting 4 years or more. Basically, nothing very heavy, but at the same time I want it to run smoothly for these years, without lagging.
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