Question

what is the difference between saponification and esterification

Answer 1

Saponification occurs between a fatty acid & a strong base but esterification occurs between an organic carboxylic acid & an alcohol 
 

Answer 2

esterification 1. reactants are carboxylic acid and alcohol

                      2. catalyst is a base  

                      3.products are an ester and water  

                      4.  (write full equation)

saponification 1. reactants are ester and NaOH  

                         2. catalyst is a base (NaOH)

                         3. products are sodium acetate and alcohol

                        4. (write equation)

we can add one more point about the uses of ester and soap  

i hope this helps