Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Properties of Pure Substances - Problems - Page 156: 3-67C

Answer

Propane

Work Step by Step

Based on the molar mass will be propane. $M_{propane}=44.1\frac{kg}{kmol}$ $M_{methane}=16\frac{kg}{kmol}$ $M_{air}=29\frac{kg}{kmol}$ As you can see propane is heavier than air and will stay near the floor but methane is lighter and it will rise and go out.
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