What does it mean if an object is neutral?

An object being neutral means that it has an equal number of positive and negative charges. In atomic terms, neutrality occurs when the number of protons, which carry a positive charge, matches the number of electrons, which carry a negative charge. This balance results in no overall charge, allowing the object to be electrically neutral.

While neutrality influences how an object interacts with other charged bodies, it does not restrict the object to only attracting other neutral objects. Therefore, the right understanding of neutrality is tied to the balance of charges rather than the nature of interactions with other objects.