Helium is a noble gas, which means it is chemically inert and doesn't readily form ions (atoms with a positive or negative charge).

Here's why:

* Atomic Structure: Helium has two protons (positively charged) and two electrons (negatively charged) in its nucleus.

* Stable Configuration: These two electrons completely fill the first electron shell, making helium exceptionally stable.

* Ionization: It takes a significant amount of energy to remove an electron from a helium atom, making it unlikely to form a positive ion (He+). It's even less likely to gain an electron and form a negative ion (He-).

Therefore, helium typically has no net electrical charge. It is electrically neutral in its most common state.