why lattice energy is always negetive?
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The formation of a crystal lattice is exothermic, i.e., the value of ΔHlattice is negative because it corresponds to the coalescing of infinitely separated gaseous ions in vacuum to form the ionic lattice.
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The energy is always negative because we know anion and cation have higher energy than crystal lattice therefore when the bond is formed between cation and anion, energy is released. That's why lattice energy is negative.
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