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which statement accurately describes the charge of the nucleus of an atom? - the nucleus can be either positively charged or neutral. - the nucleus never has an electrical charge. - the nucleus always has a positive charge. - the charge of a nucleus can change from a positive to a negative.

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the nucleus always has a positive charge

Step-by-step explanation:

The nucleus of an atom is comprised of at least one proton and zero or more neutrons. Neutrons have no charge, but protons have a positive charge. Thus, the net charge of a nucleus is always positive.

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