Here's why:

* Metals: Located on the left side of the periodic table, metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable (can be hammered into sheets), ductile (can be drawn into wires), and have a shiny luster.

* Nonmetals: Located on the right side of the periodic table, nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, brittle (break easily), and dull.

While the exact number varies depending on how you classify some elements, there are roughly:

* 80-85 Nonmetals

* 20-25 Metals

This difference is reflected in the way the periodic table is organized, with the vast majority of elements classified as nonmetals.