A potential difference of 107 mV exists between the inner and outer surfaces of a cell membrane. The inner surface is negative relative to the outer surface. How much work is required to eject a positive sodium ion (Na ) from the interior of the cell?

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Answer:

The workdone is  [tex]W = 1.712 *10^{-20 } \ J[/tex]  

Explanation:

From the question we are told that

    The potential difference is  [tex]V = 107 mV = 107 *10^{-3} \ V[/tex]

Generally the charge on  [tex]Na^{+}[/tex] is  [tex]Q_{Na^{+}} = 1.60 *10^{-19 } \ C[/tex]

 Generally the workdone is mathematically represented as

         [tex]W = Q_{Na^{+}}V[/tex]

=>     [tex]W = 1.60 *10^{-19 } * 107 *10^{-3}[/tex]    

=>     [tex]W = 1.712 *10^{-20 } \ J[/tex]