On the basis of the atomic mass values, argon should be alkali metals. Why is it Halogen?

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You do have a printed periodic table, right? You can get the information at www.chemicalelements.com/index.html but you really need your own printed copy to carry with you. It will be a primary reference for everything you do.

There is a diagonal line, B-C, Si-P, Ge-As, Sb-Te, and Po-At. Elements to the left of the line are metals, meaning they lose an electron easily, elements to the right of the line are non-metals, and elements on the line are semiconductors.

Argon is a noble gas, so your question makes no sense.

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this isn't my question.. I'm trying to solve a science question and it makes no sense to me at all jeez... thanks for the explanation though and of course i have the periodic table. Thank you anyways

The problem is that the question is based on a false premise. It ain't so.