Oxidation is the loss of electrons so those metals whose electrons are easily lost are oxidized the easiest. Those are the alkali metals (group I) of Li, Na, etc.
Reduction is the gain of electrons. So F2 Cl2 etc gain electrons the easiest. (but those of course are not metals).
One more, confused
How can you tell by the periodic chart which ions of metals are most easily reduced or oxidized. A website or video would be fine. I know it is quite involved.
thanks again
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