What does the term electrically neutral mean when discussing ionic compounds?

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The positive ion and the negative ion have charges that are equal opposites. For example. Oxygen O has a -2 charge. Hydrogen H has a +1 charge. H2O has a neutral charge. While the ions are held together by their electronegativities, overall, the moecule has no charge.
 
The positive ion and the negative ion have charges that are equal opposites. For example. Oxygen O has a -2 charge. Hydrogen H has a +1 charge. H2O has a neutral charge. While the ions are held together by their electronegativities, overall, the moecule has no charge.
 
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