>>10869051I'd say start out studying stoichiometry, atomic structure (including valence shells), Lewis diagrams, and basic classification of compounds. Then move on to some equilibrium thermodynamics, Le Chatelier's principles, and Gibbs free energy. Then acid-base and some basic reaction mechanisms. Then reaction kinetics and rates. Then redox and electrochemistry. Sprinkle in some quantum mechanical principles like delocalization and light emission and absorption along the way.
From there you should have learned enough to continue on your own into physical chemistry and the likes. I'm sure I missed some stuff worth mentioning if other anons would like to add.
