The type of bond between atoms of potassium and chloride in a crystal of potassium chloride is :

hydrogen bond

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ionic bond

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polar covalent bond

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pure covalent bond

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metallic bond

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Solution

The correct option is A ionic bond
The type of bond between atoms of potassium and chlorine in a crystal of potassium chloride is ionic bond.
Ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions. In case of potassium chloride crystal, the ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between $K^{+}$ ion and $C l^{-}$ ion.

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