How Many Unpaired Electrons in 1s2 2s2 3p1?

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The discussion focuses on determining the number of unpaired electrons in the electron configuration 1s2 2s2 3p1. The configuration indicates that there are two electrons in the 1s and 2s orbitals, both paired, while the 3p orbital has one unpaired electron. Participants emphasize understanding the concept of ground state, which refers to the lowest energy configuration of an atom. The key takeaway is that the ground state of this configuration features one unpaired electron. This highlights the importance of recognizing electron pairing in determining unpaired electrons.
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Homework Statement


How many unpaired electrons are present in each of these species and what is the ground state?
Given:1s2 2s2 3p1

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what is the ground state? I can find the number of unpaired electrons.
 
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