Literature Survey on Quantitative Chemical Analyses Experiments for Students: Exploring Choices

Lab experiments in quantitative chemical analysis have been widely adapted for chemical education. In devising experiments, instructors make choices for both analytical and pedagogical aspects. This study surveyed articles (N = 160) on student hands-on experiments in quantitative analyses from 2014 to 2024 in this Journal. Experiments were categorized by their analytical characteristics, such as sample, analyte, sample preparation, measuring instrumentation, and quantification. Pedagogical aspects were categorized with regard to learning objectives, student academic level, group size, procedure instruction, student lab activity, lab time, and assessment. Findings for each aspect were summarized, discussed, and contextualized with additional literature, and noteworthy contributions highlighted.