Use the information in the tables to determine whether the solution of the salt formed from the given acid + base combinations will be acidic, basic, or neutral. HCl + NaOH:

HCl is a strong acid, and NaOH is a strong base. They react to form NaCl and water; the Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions do not significantly react with water to change its pH. Therefore, the salt solution is neutral, choice C.

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