Tell why an atom is neutral

A simple atom has an equal amount of both negative and positive charges, which makes it neutral. Also, where the about of electrons are equal to the atomic number.

Atoms are neutral because they contain the same amount of protons and electrons. An electrically charged particle called an ion is produced when electrons are removed from a neutral atom to give a positive charge or when electrons are added to a neutral atom to give a negative charge. Since the number of protons and electrons are the same, the electric charges cancel one another making the atom neutral.