Explain: The nucleus of an atom carries a positive charge.

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Nucleus of an atom:
The protons and neutrons in the nucleus make up almost all of the mass of an atom.
Protons are positively charged, while neutrons have no charge.
The nucleus is positively charged since it is made up exclusively of protons and neutrons.
Electrons spin around a positively charged nucleus, and their negative charges balance out the nucleus' charge, making the atom stable.
As a result, the positive charge on the nucleus is essential for atom stability.

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