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Explain why the overall charge on an atom is zero

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Every atom has no overall charge which means its (neutral) because they contain equal numbers of positive protons and negative electrons.

Thes opposite charges cancel each other out making the atom neutral.

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