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Identify the salt formed

Problem

In her lab, Lisa adds 2 ml of dilute H2SO4 over crushed eggshells. She observes immediate effervescence in the solution.
Identify the salt formed in the reaction.
Note: The chemical compound present in an eggshell is calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
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