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CH1011
LECTURE 28
LAST LECTURE
• membrane potential : DE = -RT/nF ln (Ci / Co)
• chemical potential gradient= conc gradient
• Electrochemical potential two forces:
   a. electrical potential b. chemical potential
• Proton pumping mitochondria ® E for ATP
• Primary Batteries:
Dry cell:Zn +2NH4++ 2MnO2® Zn2++Mn2O3+2NH3+ 
                                                   H2O    
Alkaline cell:
Zn +2OH-+ +H2O+2MnO2® Zn(OH)2 +Mn2O3+ 2OH- 
• Secondary Batteries:
Pb acid (discharge):
Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) ® 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O