Solved: The inner and outer surfaces of a cell membrane

Chapter 19, Problem 19.180

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The inner and outer surfaces of a cell membrane carry a negative and a positive charge, respectively. Because of these charges, a potential difference of about 0.070 V exists across the membrane. The thickness of the cell membrane is 8.0 109 m. What is the magnitude of the electric field in the membrane?

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