Why the Earth is electro-neutral?

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The Earth is electro-neutral because the positive and negative charges within it balance each other out. This principle of electro-neutrality also applies to the Solar System and the Milky Way Galaxy, where similar charge balancing occurs. If the Earth were not electro-neutral, it would attract opposite charges until equilibrium was reached. The discussion emphasizes that electro-neutrality is a fundamental characteristic of large systems in space. Overall, the concept of electro-neutrality is crucial for understanding the stability of celestial bodies.
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Is the Solar system electro-neutral?
Is the Milk Way Galaxy electro-neutral?
Then why is the Earth electro-neutral?
 
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positive and negatives cancel each other out
 
Quantum River said:
Is the Solar system electro-neutral?
Is the Milk Way Galaxy electro-neutral?
Then why is the Earth electro-neutral?
Yes. Yes. And: if it wasn't, it would attract opposite charge until it was.

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