The wax in water and the wax in a lighted candle can have some differences in properties due to their physical states and environmental conditions. In a lighted candle, the wax is solid at room temperature and melts when heated by the flame, turning into a liquid form that feeds the flame. The heat from the flame also causes some of the wax to vaporize, allowing it to combust and produce light and heat.
When wax is in water, it typically remains solid and does not melt because water's temperature is usually lower than the melting point of most candle waxes. Additionally, the wax in water may become coated with water, which can affect its buoyancy and interaction with the surrounding liquid.
Overall, while the chemical composition of the wax is the same in both cases, the physical properties and behaviors of the wax differ significantly depending on whether it is in a solid state (as in a candle), melted (as in the liquid wax when warmed), or submerged in water.
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