Lesson 19: Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, and Neurochemistry II

• Use tables of reduction potentials to predict reaction spontaneity
• Be able to relate concentrations to associated electric potentials (e.g. Nernst Equation) and changes in Free Energy
• Demonstrate the ability to calculate Free Energy changes, equilibrium constants, and electric potentials associated with given reactions
• Explain and calculate cell membrane potentials associated with ion concentration gradients
• Relate resting membrane potential to ion permeability and to intracellular/extracellular concentrations
• Calculate Free Energy changes necessary to move substances across concentration gradients and to move ions across potential gradients