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What is the charge of the nucleus of an atom?

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Positive is the correct answer
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Answer:

positive

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Explanation: A nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge and neutrons have a neutral charge. Since a neutral charge won't cancel out a positive charge, the overall charge of a nucleus is positive.

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