The challenge arises in determining the appropriate mass to assign to a chlorine atom because it consists of a mixture of isotopes with different masses.
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The challenge with the mass of a chlorine atom arises from its isotopes, as different isotopes have varying masses. This necessitates consideration of the relative abundance of each isotope for accurate atomic mass calculations.