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Confused about Nernst equation -Intro to Physiology Help please ?
Solutions A and B are separated by a membrane that is permeable to Ca2+ and impermeable to Cl−. Solution A contains 10 mM CaCl , and solution B
contains 1 mM CaCl2.
Assuming that 2.3 RT/F = 60 mV, Ca2+ will be at electrochemical equilibrium when
(A) solution A is +60 mV
(B) solution A is +30 mV
(C) solution A is −60 mV
(D) solution A is −30 mV
(E) solution A is +120 mV
(F) solution A is −120 mV
(G) the Ca2+ concentrations of the two solutions are equal
(H) the concentrations of the two solutions are equal
Now I know that solution A will have a negative potential difference and I would've assumed the answer was D but I'm confused about the 60mV they provided in the question.
The equilibrium potential is the membrane potential at a specific concentration gradient when a specific ion is at equilibrium, correct ? An ion being at equilibrium just means that there is no net diffusion of the ion.
If I use 60log(10/1) I'll get 60 mV
What is this 60mV ? Is it the equilibrium potential of Ca2+ ions ? If yes why isn't the answer C ?
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