Question

why is atom eletrically neutral

Answer 1

Answer:

because in atom there is equal no positive and negative charge means equal no or electron and proton

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:atom is electrically neutral because it has equal number of protons (positive charge)and electrons(negative charge)

I.e, number of electrons =number of protons.

So they r neutral.

They lose their neutrality when there is loss n gain of electrons forming ions.

Eg:Na plus ion(loss of 1electron)

Cl minus ion(gain of 1 electron)