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To determine the element and charge based on the number of protons and electrons, we need to consider the atomic number and electron configuration of the element.

The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom, which uniquely identifies an element. In your case, you have 14 protons, indicating that you belong to the element with atomic number 14.

The element with atomic number 14 is silicon (Si). Silicon has 14 protons in its nucleus, and in a neutral atom, the number of electrons is also equal to the number of protons. However, you mentioned that you have 88 electrons, which is significantly greater than the atomic number.

Since you have more electrons than protons, it suggests that the atom is negatively charged. The charge of an atom is determined by the difference between the number of protons and electrons. In this case, you have 14 protons and 88 electrons, resulting in a net charge of -74.

Therefore, with 14 protons and 88 electrons, you would be a negatively charged silicon ion (Si-74).

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