The element with atomic number 14 is silicon (Si). The electron configuration of silicon is \( 1s^2 \, 2s^2 \, 2p^6 \, 3s^2 \, 3p^2 \), meaning it has 4 valence electrons.
The correct option is (C): \(4\)
Atomic Number | Mass Number | Number of Neutrons | Number of Protons | Number of Electrons | Number of the Atomic Species |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | - | 10 | - | - | - |
16 | 32 | - | - | - | Sulphur |
- | 24 | - | 12 | - | - |
- | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
- | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
X | Y | |
---|---|---|
Protons | 6 | 6 |
Neutrons | 6 | 6 |