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A neutral atom has no electrical charge on it. So the number of protons in the nucleus is equal to the number of electrons surrounding it. In their normal, elemental state, all atoms are neutral. If it's in an ionised solution, say, then it's not neutral.

I think there's something more to your question, though. Why are you asking - is there a situation or a kind of atom that you are thinking of?

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An atom is uncharged or neutral when the number of protons in its nucleus is equal to the number of electrons surrounding the nucleus. This balance of positive and negative charges results in the atom having no overall charge.

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Answer: when the electron number equals the proton number.

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Atoms ARE neutral atoms!! IONS are atoms with a charge - but they are not even called atoms!

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The atom will be uncharged or neutral when it has an equal amount of protons and electrons! :)

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When it has an equal number of protons and electrons.

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An atom is considered neutral when there is a balance of electons and protons.

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When the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons in an atom.

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An atom is said to be neutral when the no. of electrons and protons in it are equal.

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