Why are metals more readily oxidized than nonmetals?

Question

For example, zinc is more readily oxidized than something like chlorine. Why is this?

Answer 1

metal are those substance which can release electron easily

also oxidation means loss of electron

chlorine which is one short of electron to occupy stable configuration

so it will gain a electron and gaining of electron is reduction  

Answer 2

because they are better or stronger reducing agents than non metals.

Answer 3

metals have less electrons than nonmetals and are more likely to bond with oxygen