Ground State of electrons

[viper2308]

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
How many unpaired electrons are present in each of these species and what is the ground state?
Given:1s2 2s2 3p1

2. Relevant equations
none


3. The attempt at a solution
what is the ground state? I can find the number of unpaired electrons.

[Barfolumu]

Think "ground". The ground is beneath you. It is the lowest point you can stand on. So the ground state of an electron configuration would be. . .?