5. I The biochemistry that takes place inside cells depends on O various elements, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium, that are dissolved in water as ions. These ions enter cells through nar- row pores in the cell membrane known as ion channels. Each ion channel, which is formed from a specialized protein molecule, is selective for one type of ion. Measurements with microelectrodes have shown that a 0.30-nm-diameter potassium ion (K+) channel carries a current of 1.8 pA. a. How many potassium ions pass through if the ion channel opens for 1.0 ms?
5. I The biochemistry that takes place inside cells depends on O various elements, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium, that are dissolved in water as ions. These ions enter cells through nar- row pores in the cell membrane known as ion channels. Each ion channel, which is formed from a specialized protein molecule, is selective for one type of ion. Measurements with microelectrodes have shown that a 0.30-nm-diameter potassium ion (K+) channel carries a current of 1.8 pA. a. How many potassium ions pass through if the ion channel opens for 1.0 ms?
Chapter7: Solutions And Colloids
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Problem 7.86E
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Since we know from the current and charge relation
q = I x t..................(i)
where q is charge and t is time in sec
And also charge is a given as
q = n x e............(ii)
where n is number of charged particle and e is electronic charge. The value of e is 1.6 x 10-19 C
From eq (i) and eq (ii)
n x e = I x t
Hence n = (I x t) / e.............(iii)
Therefore number of K+ can be calculated using eq (iii)
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