Is cl - or ethanol more likely to diffuse across the plasma membrane?

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Chemistry

Julia Hess

6 April, 00:14

Is cl - or ethanol more likely to diffuse across the plasma membrane?

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Drake · Answer 1

ethanol

Explanation:

Ethanol is a small and non-polar molecule.

The cell membrane is permeable to non polar and small molecules.

The polar and big molecules needs a canal or carrier to get thought the membrane.