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The Majority of Elements on the Periodic Table Are Metals

Metals make up the majority of elements and occupy most of the left side and center of the periodic table.

Question

The majority of elements on the periodic table are classified as:

A. Metals

B. Metalloids

C. Noble gases

D. Nonmetals

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This answer uses the broad classifications in the Pearson question. Sources may differ on the classification of a few borderline elements, and noble gases are often discussed as a family of nonmetals. Neither convention changes the conclusion that metals are the majority.