A) what is the electronic configuration of the carbon atom (z = 6)?
b) what are the possible electronic states of this atom in the ls coupling and which one is the one with the lowest energy?
(c) for an isotope of oxygen _{ }^{17}\textrm{o} (i = 5/2) with electronic configuration (1s^2 2s^2 2p^4) describe the 3p state and present an electronic diagram showing the effect of fine and hyperfine structure with the appropriate quantum numbers. explain your answer.