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If the relative activities of two metals are known, which metal is more easily oxidized?

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Reactive activities of the metals can be identified from its reduction or oxidation potential values. Metal with higher value of reduction potential has greater tendency to undergo reduction as compared to other metal. Likewise, metal with higher value of oxidation potential, has greater tendency undergo oxidation as compared to  the other counter metal. 
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