- Hydrogen (H2): Consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded together by a single covalent bond.
- Oxygen (O2): Consists of two oxygen atoms bonded together by a double covalent bond.
- Nitrogen (N2): Consists of two nitrogen atoms bonded together by a triple covalent bond.
- Carbon monoxide (CO): Consists of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom bonded together by a double covalent bond.
- Nitric oxide (NO): Consists of one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom bonded together by a triple covalent bond.
These diatomic molecules are stable due to the strong covalent bonds between their constituent atoms. The sharing of electrons between the atoms results in a lower energy state, making these molecules stable and resistant to dissociation.