An ordinary atom has no overall charge because it contains an equal number of protons, which are positively charged, and electrons, which are negatively charged. This balance of charges results in a neutral atom. Neutrons, which are electrically neutral, also contribute to the mass of the atom but do not affect its charge. Thus, the cancellation of positive and negative charges leads to the atom's neutral state.
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