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How many elements are metals on the periodic table?

91

Background

Out of the 118 elements on the periodic table, 91 are metals. That includes well known ones like iron, gold and aluminum. Most metals conduct electricity and heat very well. In the Earth's crust, most of them appear only in tiny amounts.

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