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An atomic number of 14 means the element is silicon. It has electrons in the p orbital and s orbital. The valence electrons are in the p orbital. Since it belongs to the carbon family, it has four electrons in the outer most shell, that is, there are four valence electrons. This means that the bonds formed are predominantly covalent.

The electronic configuration for silicon is given as 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2.

The electrons are usually shared from the p orbital first.