Why do conductors have a positive charge, a lack of free electrons, not as excess number of protons?

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    Chandra Pruthi

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    This is an interesting question! Even though a proton has a positive charge, the net positive charge in a conducting material is always due to the removal of free electrons. 

    This happens due to the availability of only free electrons in all conductors. Since protons are present in the nucleus, they can not roam freely in the conductor, as electrons travel freely in the conductor due to their presence in the outer shell.

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