According to the balanced chemical equation HCl + NaOH → H₂O + NaCl, what is the rate of HCl loss compared to that of NaCl formation?

A) They are the same.
B) HCl loss is greater.
C) NaCl formation is greater.
D) Cannot tell from the reaction.

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation where the number of atoms for each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides.

HCl Loss

A chemical process or reaction that results in the removal or release of hydrochloric acid (HCl) from a compound or mixture.

NaCl Formation

The process of creating sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, through the chemical reaction of sodium and chlorine.