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

[viper2308]

Homework Statement

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

Homework Equations

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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. . .?