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Homework Statement
how many possible quantum states for a nitrogen atom with electronic configuration of 1s22s22p3
Homework Equations
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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 Physical Chemistry by Atkins. Quantum state isn't even listed in the index. My professor uses a statistical thermodynamics book by engel & reid, I believe is where he takes these questions from. I don't believe that he is using the phrase quantum states to mean quantum numbers. Please help!