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because in their neutral state the number of positive particles is equal to the number of negative particles and the magnitude of a single positive charge is the same as the magnitude of a single negative charge

in short the positive and negative charges cancel each other out

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Do neutral atoms have a positive or negative charge?

No..... They are called neutral for a reason. But neutral atoms can have electrons added and removed making the atom positive or negative. And neutral atoms are still affected by charged atoms due to reason in depth but to sum up the long explanation of the affect neutral atoms are attracted to charged atoms. Just a side note.... how many of you love Leo Howard? Am I right?


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What is composed of charged particles?

Many things are composed of charged particles, including atoms (which consist of positively charged protons, neutral neutrons, and negatively charged electrons), ions (atoms with a net positive or negative charge), and plasma (a state of matter in which electrons are stripped from atoms, creating a mix of charged particles).


What positively charged parts of atoms?

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Are atoms normally negatively charged?

No - atoms are always neutral. The number of protons is balanced by a equal number of electrons. Ions, on the other hand, may be positively or negatively charged, depending on whether they have lost or gained electrons.


Are electrons neutral?

Yes, electrons are negatively charged particles and therefore have a charge of -1. However, overall, atoms are electrically neutral because they have an equal number of protons (positively charged particles) and electrons.


Why do atoms have no electric charge even through most of there particles have charges?

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How are atoms and ions connected?

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What are positively charged particles in an atom called?

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Why are atoms neutral despite having charged particles?

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