Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Burning Gasoline

Gasoline pipeline hack? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain how gasoline burns and why it’s such a convenient, and powerful, fuel. We start off with a reminder of how dependent we are on gasoline and its role as a strategic commodity. How does gasoline combust? We explain what makes gasoline flammable and how you can technically extinguish a match in liquid gasoline. How does that work?? Find out about gasoline vapors and why you should be careful throwing it on an open fire. You’ll learn what volatile means (in multiple contexts) and much more on another StarTalk explainer! Support us on Patreon:   / startalkradio   FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalk... Twitter:   / startalkradio   Facebook:   / startalk   Instagram:   / startalkradio   About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson