Why is the formation of solid sodium chloride from solid sodium and gaseous chlorine exothermic, even though

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Why is the formation of solid sodium chloride from solid sodium and gaseous chlorine exothermic, even though it takes more energy to form the Na+ ion than the amount of energy released upon formation of Cl?

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