Their difference lies in the prefix used before each root word, atom. The diatomic molecules are composed only of 2 atoms such as that of the diatomic elements: H2, O2, N2, Cl2, etc. On the other hand, polyatomic molecules are made up of three or mole atoms such as NH4+, H2SO4, etc.
Magma<span> is composed of molten rock and is stored in the Earth's crust. </span>Lava<span> is </span>magma<span> that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent. </span>Lava<span>flow, Hawai.</span>
The farther away an object is from the Sun the slower it orbits around it. The closer an object is from the Sun the faster it orbits around it.