* Protons: Protons have a positive charge.

* Electrons: Electrons have a negative charge.

So, while protons are positively charged, they don't make a positive charge *by themselves*. It's the combination of protons and electrons that determines the overall charge of an atom or molecule.

Here's how it works:

* Neutral Atoms: In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positive charges) is equal to the number of electrons (negative charges). The positive and negative charges cancel out, resulting in a neutral overall charge.

* Ions: Atoms can gain or lose electrons, creating ions. If an atom loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion (cation). If it gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).

Let me know if you have any other questions about charges!