The nucleus has an overall positive charge as it contains the protons. Every atom has no overall charge (neutral). This is because they contain equal numbers of positive protons and negative electrons.

Is a nucleus a positive charge?

An atom consists of a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by one or more negatively charged particles called electrons. The positive charges equal the negative charges, so the atom has no overall charge; it is electrically neutral. ... The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

Is the nucleus of a cell positively or negatively charged?

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.