Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of matter and its properties, composition, and behavior. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions and equations, chemical bonding and compounds, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. The course will also cover the study of gases, liquids, and solids, acids and bases, and organic and inorganic compounds. The course will also include lab work and experimentation to help students understand and apply the concepts covered in the course.

Here is a list of high school chemistry science topics that are typically taught in the United States, along with a brief explanation of each:

1. Structure and Properties of Matter: This topic covers the study of atoms and molecules, including their structure, properties, and behavior. Students will learn about the periodic table, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions.
2. Chemical Reactions: This topic covers the study of chemical reactions and how they change matter. Students will learn about balancing chemical equations, types of reactions, and how to predict the products of a reaction.
3. Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Solutions: This topic covers the study of the forces between molecules and how they affect the properties of solutions. Students will learn about the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, as well as the properties of solutions, such as concentration and freezing point depression.
4. Chemical Kinetics: This topic covers the study of the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Students will learn about the factors that affect the rate of a reaction, including temperature, concentration, and catalysts.
5. Chemical Thermodynamics: This topic covers the study of energy and its relationship to chemical reactions and processes. Students will learn about the laws of thermodynamics, including the first and second laws, and how they apply to chemical systems.
6. Acid-Base Chemistry: This topic covers the study of acid-base reactions and the properties of acids and bases. Students will learn about acid-base theories and indicators, as well as the pH scale and how to calculate pH.
7. Organic Chemistry: This topic covers the study of carbon-based compounds, including their structures, properties, and reactions. Students will learn about functional groups, hydrocarbons, and alkanes and alkenes.
8. Nuclear chemistry: This topic covers the study of the nucleus of atoms, including its structure and behavior, radioactive decay, and the use of radioactive isotopes in various fields.
9. Analytical chemistry: This topic covers the study of techniques used to identify, quantify and separate chemical compounds, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, chromatography, and spectroscopy.
10. Biochemistry: This topic covers the study of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms, including enzymes, metabolism, and DNA.
11. Note that the order may vary based on the specific curriculum and the school district, but the above topics are the main one that should be covered in a high school chemistry course based on Next Generation Science Standards.