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Yes, because within a neutron there are protons (which is positively charged) and neutrons (which has no charge). Protons give out positive charges and there are no negative charges inside the nucleus to balance it out. The electrons are surrounding the nucleus but no WITHIN the nucleus so the nucleus will be positively charged.

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