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Atom is electrically neutral.

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The correct option is A True
Atoms are electrically neutral because they have equal numbers of protons and electrons.So if an atom gains or loses one or more electrons, it becomes an ion. If it gains one or more electrons, it carries a net negative charge, and is anionic.

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