How Compare the formation of positive ions with the formation of negative ions in terms of energy changes?

The formation of positive ions typically involves the loss of one or more electrons from an atom, which requires energy input to overcome the attraction between the electrons and the nucleus; this energy is called ionization energy. In contrast, the formation of negative ions occurs when an atom gains one or more electrons, a process that usually releases energy, known as electron affinity, as the added electron is attracted to the nucleus. Thus, while the formation of positive ions is endothermic (requiring energy), the formation of negative ions is exothermic (releasing energy).