Comparing and Contrasting in which class of elements is there a greater range of properties, the metals or the nonmetals? Give an example to support your answer.

In which class of elements is there a greater range of properties, the metals or the nonmetals? Give an example to support your answer. Non-metals have greater range of properties given that they exist as solids, liquids and gases. And also that they can polymerize, crystallize and form organic compounds.