Most of the elements on the periodic table are .
A) metalloids
B) nonmetals
C) liquids
D) gases
E) metals

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The majority of elements on the periodic table are classified as metals. These elements tend to be solid at room temperature, have a metallic luster, are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are generally ductile and malleable. Nonmetals are fewer in number, with only 17 elements categorized as nonmetallic. Gases and liquids are also present on the periodic table, but they are relatively few compared to the number of solid elements. Metalloids are a small group of elements that exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Most of the Elements on the Periodic Table Are