Question

Why does a neutral atom have no net charge?

Answer 1

Answer
Same amount of protons and neutrons
Explanation
Atoms are electrically neutral because they have equal numbers of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged). If an atom gains or loses one or more electrons, it becomes an ion.

Answer 2

Answer: It has equal number of protons and electrons.

Explanation: An atom is electrically neutral or has no charge because it has equal number of positive particle known as Proton and equal number of negative particle called Electron. This charges cancels each other out, making the charge on the atom to be neutral.