he article discusses the importance of the objectives of laboratory classes-a popular form of organizing education in higher educational institutions. It is noted that laboratory classes play a special role in the formation of fundamental knowledge in the course of inorganic chemistry. The place and history of the development of laboratory classes in the educational process are considered. In addition, literary reviews of the works of a number of scientists and teachers on the definition and purpose of laboratory classes were made. A survey is conducted, as a result of which it turns out that the laboratory is an effective way of mastering true chemical knowledge.

The level of significance of the purpose of the laboratory lesson is determined. The classified group of goals and the results of the survey indicate the need for students to master professional skills along with subject theoretical knowledge. In this regard, the purpose of a laboratory lesson in inorganic chemistry is presented as a set of skills.