The Structure of the Cell Membrane Resting Membrane Potential
The Structure of the Cell Membrane Resting Membrane Potential
The Structure of the Cell Membrane Resting Membrane Potential
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chemical potential Wchem<br />
= ⇒<br />
NRT<br />
X<br />
ln<br />
X<br />
N = number <strong>of</strong> moles associated with <strong>the</strong> concentration gradient<br />
R = gas constant<br />
T = absolute temperature<br />
X 1 / X 2 = concentration gradient<br />
electrical potential ⇒ Welectr<br />
=<br />
NzFE<br />
N = number <strong>of</strong> moles <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> charged particles<br />
z = valency (number <strong>of</strong> + or – charges (e.g. K + : monovalent))<br />
F = Faraday’s number<br />
E= strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> electric field (V)<br />
1<br />
2