Atoms have electrons, protons, and neutrons as the fundamental particles. The net electrical charge on 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 has always an equal number of electrons (negatively charged particles) and protons (positively charged particles), because of which there is no charge on the atom. Neutrons being neutral does not affect the charge of an atom.

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