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As you know, an atom consists of an electron, a neutron, and a proton.The electron revolves around its nucleus due to nuclear force.The electron has a negative charge and the proton in the nucleus, has a positive charge.Therefore, a negative charge and a positive charge cancel each other out.(Same as + and - makes 0).Therefore an atom is overall neutral in nature.

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