Why does an atom have no net electric charge?

An atom consists of a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by one or more negatively charged particles called electrons. The positive charges equal the negative charges, so the atom has no overall charge; it is electrically neutral. ... The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

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