In a chemical laboratory, students are investigating the properties of various acids and bases. They have prepared a solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and measured its pH. They also have a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and are considering how the pH would change if they mixed the two solutions. Given that HCl is a strong acid and NaOH is a strong base, what would be the expected outcome on the pH level of the resulting solution if they are mixed in equal molar concentrations?