A positively charged ion is called :

molecule

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atom

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anion

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cation

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Solution

The correct option is A cation
A positively charged ion, that gets attracted towards the cathode during the electrolysis of salts, is known, as a cation. Eg. $N a^{+}, H^{+}, C a^{2 +}$

Hence the correct option is D.

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