Question

why is an atom neutral inspite of the presence of charged particles in it. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

An atom has equal number of positively-charged particles (protons) and negatively-charged particles (electrons). These equal and opposite forces balance each other. Hence, an atom, as a whole, is electrically neutral

Answer 2

Answer:

An atom has equal number of positively-charged particles (protons) and negatively-charged particles (electrons). These equal and opposite forces balance each other. Hence, an atom, as a whole, is electrically neutral.