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Which metal will more easily lose an electron sodium or potassium?

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The metal that would more easily lose an electron would be potassium. It is more reactive than sodium. Also, looking on the periodic table, from top to bottom for groups 1 and 2, reactivity increases. So, it should be potassium. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
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