Multiple choice Out of 118 elements how many elements are metals and non metals . 95 metals and 17 non - metals 93 metals and 20 non - metals 92 metals and 26 non metals 100 metals and 18 non metals Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The classification of elements into metals and non-metals is standard in chemistry. While exact counts can vary slightly based on the definition of metalloids, 95 metals and 17 non-metals is a commonly accepted approximation for the 118 elements.