Is this thermo process reversible?

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Homework Statement


If 0.8kg of water at 100 celsius is mixed with 0.8kg of water at 0 celsius, is this process reversible?


Homework Equations


Entropy:
S = mcln(T_2/T_1)



The Attempt at a Solution


I've already calculated the entropy of the process, which is 81.1 J/K. But how do I know if it's reversible?
 
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How can it be reversible if entropy is generated? Entropy is generated for irreversible processes right? I think I remember this, but correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Oh. I seemed to have skipped that part of the lecture. Thank you!