Question

Every atom has an equal number of protons and electrons. Both are oppositely
charged. Neutron is electrically neutral. The nature of atom is _______
(positive, negative, neutral)

TNSCERT Class 9 General Science Ch4 Atomic Structure

Answer 1

for the whole atom it is NEUTRALLY charged.
but nucleus of atom is + ve Charge,bcoz they 've protons & neutrons.

Answer 2

neutral ( no. Of charge on electron = no. Of charge on protons, making it totally neutral and neutrons are already neutral, it's the nucleus of atom that is positively charged due to presence of protons but absence of electrons)