The periodic table is arranged by various patterns. Is there a pattern with regard to ionic charge? In three to five sentences, explain your reasoning and provide specific examples.(4 points) please answer casually

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Yes, there is a pattern with regard to ionic charge in the periodic table. The elements in Group 1 (alkali metals) have a 1+ charge, while those in Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) have a 2+ charge. Elements in Group 15 (nitrogen group) typically have a 3- charge when they form ions, and elements in Group 16 (oxygen group) typically have a 2- charge when they form ions. The pattern continues across the periodic table, with elements tending to gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable or noble gas electron configuration, resulting in predictable ionic charges.