Question

What is the Heaviest non-metal?

Answer 1

1. The heaviest non-metal is Iodine$\left(\mathrm{I}\right)$ due to its atomic mass of 126.9u and the atomic number of Iodine is 53.
2. Iodine is non-metal of dark grey or purple-black and a shiny solid.
3. Iodine is the most electropositive halogen. Iodine makes complexes with many elements and it is the least reactive halogen.
4. Nonpolar Iodine is not soluble in water. The induced dipole bond between and a polar bond in water is not strong but still water molecules stay bound to each other with Hydrogen causing Iodine molecules to come between them.
5. Iodine has antiseptic properties so it is used in the treatment of cuts and scrapes and is used topically.
6. Not recommended for newborn babies.