The positively charged and negatively charged ions are called _ and _.

Radical and Cation.

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Anion and Cation.

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Cation and Anion.

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Anion and Radical.

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Solution

Explanation:
An ion or group of ions having a positive charge and characteristically moving toward the negative electrode in electrolysis is called a cation.
An ion or group of ions having a negative charge and characteristically moving toward the positive electrode in electrolysis is called an anion.
Therefore, The positively charged and negatively charged ions are called cations and anions .
Hence, option (B) is correct.

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