Being neutral means that something is balanced between two opposites. The term has many uses in science and otherwise.

• In physics, a neutral particle or object has zero electric charge. An atom with a positive or negative charge is called an ion.
• In chemistry, a neutral solution is neither acidic nor basic and has a pH of 7.
• In politics, a neutral country takes no side in a conflict between other parties. In return, it hopes to avoid being attacked by either of them.
• In the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game, alignments can be neutral.

Other uses

• The Neutral , a group of Native Americans.
• Neutral alignment in role-playing games.

See also

• Wikipedia:Neutral point of view.