Which subatomic particle has no electric charge?

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Which subatomic particle has no electric charge?

Electric charge distinguishes subatomic particles: protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons have no net charge. The neutron’s neutrality comes from its internal structure—it's made of up and down quarks in a combination that cancels out their charges. This is why it doesn’t contribute to the atom’s overall charge. Quarks themselves carry charge, and electrons and protons are charged particles, so they don’t fit the description of having no electric charge.

Electric charge distinguishes subatomic particles: protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons have no net charge. The neutron’s neutrality comes from its internal structure—it's made of up and down quarks in a combination that cancels out their charges. This is why it doesn’t contribute to the atom’s overall charge. Quarks themselves carry charge, and electrons and protons are charged particles, so they don’t fit the description of having no electric charge.

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