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The individual particles may be charged. Each electron has a charge of -1, and each proton +1.

But if the atom has the same number of electrons as protons, then there is no overall charge on the atom.

It is a bit like having a bank account. Over a month, say, you may put in $200 (call it a positive of 200) and take out $200 (negative 200). But over the whole month the balance is zero.

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