when a neuron is in the resting potential state:
Neuron Resting Potential-Resting Membrane Potential of the neuron. The voltage difference between the intracellular space and the extracellular space when a neuron is in its non-activated state, is the cells resting potential, which is around -- 70 mV. The resting potential is the electrical charge the cell has when it is resting and when it is not stimulated by any open ion channels.