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For the main group elements( excluding the transition elements) , is it necessary to memorize the type of ion each element makes or could you predict the ion charge using a periodic table?

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Yes, you should memorize them. While it is easy to predict them by looking at a periodic table, you should still have a strong grasp of simpler chemistry such as this before more challenging topics are taught.