A neutral atom is an atom where the charges of the electrons and the protons balance. Luckily, one electron has the same charge (with opposite sign) as a proton. Example: Carbon has 6 protons. read more
An atom that has equal number of protons and electrons is called a neutral atom. A neutral Sodium atom has atomic # 11, which means , it has 11 protons and since it is neutral, it also has 11 electrons. read more