The Physics of Batteries

How do batteries work? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down how we manage to capture and store energy in batteries. Thanks to our partners at Ford for sponsoring today's video. To learn more about the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, visit https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/ What is chemical energy? We discuss how energy is stored within molecules and how we harness that to store electrons and the electromagnetic forces at play. What is a lithium-ion battery? Is it different from other batteries? Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk 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 00:00 - Introduction: Types of Energy 1:49 - Storing Chemical Energy 4:50 - How Batteries Work 10:33 - Rechargeable & Lithium Ion Batteries 12:26 - Why We Don’t Use Hydrogen Power