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A neutral atom has no electrical charge on it. So the number of protons in the nucleus is equal to the number of electrons surrounding it. In their normal, elemental state, all atoms are neutral. If it's in an ionised solution, say, then it's not neutral.

I think there's something more to your question, though. Why are you asking - is there a situation or a kind of atom that you are thinking of?

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