A K+ ion and a Cl- ion are directly across from each other on opposite sides of a cell membrane 5.88 nm thick. What is the electric force on the K+ ion due to the Cl- ion? Ignore the presence of other charges.
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First, we need to find the distance between the K+ and Cl- ions. Since they are directly across from each other on opposite sides of the cell membrane, the distance between them is equal to the thickness of the cell membrane, which is 5.88 nm. Show more…
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