Opening a potassium channel during the resting potential would cause potassium ions to move along their concentration gradient but against the electrical gradient.

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During the resting potential, the inside of the cell is negatively charged compared to the outside. Potassium ions (K+) would move out of the cell along their concentration gradient, but this movement is against the electrical gradient, which would attract them back inside.

Opening a Potassium Channel During the Resting Potential Would Cause