How is activation energy related to bond energy?

Explanation:

you must add activation energy to initially break the chemical bonds. Catalysts simply lower the activation energy needed to do the chemical reaction going. reactions to occur without themselves being used up in the reaction. Energy is usually needed to break the bonds and get the reaction going.

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.