CHEMISTRY: Metals & non metals in the periodic table?

Question

Please help ;

Why are there more metals than non metals in the periodic table?

Thanks

Answer 1

Basically, metals are elements that can't hold onto their electrons tightly.   I think this is because as you go down the periodic table and atoms get larger, elements get less electronegative, which is a measure of the ability of an element to hang onto its electrons.  The most electronegative element is Fluorine.  Moving to the left or down will just make them less so, and more like metals.

Answer 2

i dont know the correct answer, but i would havesaid that its because there is less to be found lol, sorry i have no idea