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So what I believe wasn't clear about the problem was that there were only 4 energy levels (ε0, ε1, ε2, ε3). Silly mistake. But it wasn't exactly obvious from the textbook we are given that the occupation numbers were used to describe how many units occupy a given energy level. Now it is...

Homework Statement how many possible quantum states for a nitrogen atom with electronic configuration of 1s22s22p3 Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution So, the answer for this question is 20, but I can't for the life of me find out how. The book we're given is...

Thank you for a reply! However, I'm not understanding why the correct configuration is correct. I assumed the larger weight (W) would be dominant & therefore the answer, but it is not. Why is that configuration the correct one?

Hello, This is my first time using this forum, I just have a quick question that I'm trying not to get too held up on by re-reading (skimming) the chapter several times. Anyways: Homework Statement "Consider the case of 10 oscillators and eight quanta of energy. Determine the dominant...