What is the total number of states?

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Homework Statement



The ρ- meson has a charge of -e, a spin quantum number of 1, and a mass 1507 times that of the electron. The possible values for its spin magnetic quantum number are -1, 0, and 1. Imagine that the electrons in atoms were replaced by ρ- mesons. Select all of the following which are possible sets of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, s, ms) for ρ- mesons in the 2p subshell.

What is the total number of states?

Homework Equations



n = 2
l = 1
ml = -1, 0, 1

The Attempt at a Solution



2 1 1 1 -1
2 1 1 1 0
2 1 1 1 +1
2 1 0 1 -1
2 1 0 1 0
2 1 0 1 +1
2 1 -1 1 -1
2 1 -1 1 0
2 1 -1 1 +1

Total states = 9 (?)

Do I also count the 2s states or is this question asking for 2p only? I'm confused. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!
 
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