Each element has a unique density. Under each of the chemical symbols in the periodic table below, is the density of that element.

Source: Density Periodic Table, Todd Helmenstine, About Chemistry

Since each element has a unique density and density is a size independent property, if you know the density of a substance and are given the volume, the mass can be determined. Likewise, if you know the density of a substance and are given the mass, the volume can be determined.

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Complete the following table by calculating the unknown values.

Element
Symbol
Density (g/cm3)
Mass (g)
Volume (cm3)
Carbon
C
2.26
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12.70
5.62
Nickel
Ni
8.90
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15.49
1.74
Cobalt
Co
8.86
34.61
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3.905
Sulfur
S
2.07
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6.64
3.21
Potassium
K
0.89
47.32
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53.17
Phosphorous
P
1.82
87.32
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47.99
Silicon
Si
2.33
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632.0
271.2