Abstract
<jats:p>This article examines the development of students’ experimental competencies through the use of virtual laboratories in teaching analytical chemistry. Laboratory work in analytical chemistry plays an essential role in connecting theoretical knowledge with practical experience, mastering chemical analysis methods, developing skills in using laboratory equipment, and fostering research-oriented thinking. However, limited laboratory equipment, insufficient reagents, safety requirements, and time constraints may restrict students’ opportunities to independently perform all experimental tasks. In this context, virtual laboratories serve as an effective didactic tool that enables the visualization of chemical processes, simulation of analytical procedures, and safe implementation of educational experiments. The article analyzes the educational potential of virtual laboratories, the stages of their integration into laboratory classes, their influence on the development of students’ experimental competencies, and their role in improving theoretical and practical training in analytical chemistry.</jats:p>