Based on the general trends in the periodic table, predict which element in each of the following

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Based on the general trends in the periodic table, predict which element in each of the following pairs has the higher ionization energy:

(a) Na or Mg 

(b) O or S.

Periodic Table:

2 3 4 15 6 7 3 11 Li 6.94 Na 22.99 19 1 IA 37 R Rb 55 4 87 2 IIA Be 9.01 12 K Ca Sc 39.10 40.08 44.96 Mg 

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