Atoms have electrons, protons, and neutrons as the fundamental particles. The electrical charge of an atom is-

Positive

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Negative

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Neutral

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Cannot be predicted

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Solution

The correct option is C Neutral
An atom always has an equal number of electrons and protons due to which the overall charge is zero. So, the atoms are always electrically neutral.

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