What is this?
An electrochemical gradient is like having different amounts of tiny charged particles, called ions, on two sides of a barrier, such as a cell's wall. It also means there's a different electrical charge on each side. This difference in both amount and charge helps power many important jobs inside living cells!
Key Parts to Explore
Cell Membrane
This is the thin wall that acts like a fence, separating the inside of a cell from the outside.
Ions
These are tiny atoms or molecules that have an electrical charge, like tiny charged balls.
Concentration Difference
This shows that there are more ions on one side of the membrane than on the other side.
Electrical Charge Difference
This shows that one side of the membrane is more positive or negative than the other side.
Did You Know?
Did you know that without an electrochemical gradient, your brain couldn't send messages and your heart couldn't beat?
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